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Mcnairn Family History

Mcnairn Name Meaning

shortened from Mac an Airchinnigh see McInerney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcnair, Mcnairy, Nairn, Mcbain, Mcnary, Mccarn, Mckain, Mclain

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Where is the Mcnairn family from?

You can see how Mcnairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnairn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnairn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Mcnairn families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnairn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcnairn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnairn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnairn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcnairn. 67% of Mcnairn men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Mcnairn women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcnairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnairn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 402 immigration records available for the last name Mcnairn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Mcnairn. For the veterans among your Mcnairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnairn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mcnairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcnairn in 1962 was 56, and 37 in 2002.

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