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Nairne Family History

Nairne Surname Meaning

see Nairn.

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


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Where is the Nairne family from?

You can see how Nairne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nairne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Nairne families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairne's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nairne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nairne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nairne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Auto Mech was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nairne. 100% of Nairne men worked as an Auto Mech.

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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

  • Auto Mech
    100%

What Nairne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nairne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairne 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Nairne. 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 440 military records available for the last name Nairne. For the veterans among your Nairne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nairne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nairne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nairne in 1965 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nairne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nairne 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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