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Naird Family History

Naird Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nair, Aird, Nairn, Baird, Laird, Nard, Caird, Bard, Hard, Bird

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Where is the Naird family from?

You can see how Naird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naird family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Naird families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Naird families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naird's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Naird families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Naird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naird 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Naird. 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 1 military records available for the last name Naird. For the veterans among your Naird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naird lifespan?

Average Naird life expectancy in 1969 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naird ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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