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Nairon Family History

Nairon 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: Nairn, Naron, Narron, Baron, Caron, Varon, Maron, Naito, Aaron

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Where is the Nairon family from?

You can see how Nairon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nairon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Nairon families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairon's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Nairon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nairon 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
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What did your Nairon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nairon. 100% of Nairon men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Nairon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Nairon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nairon. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nairon. For the veterans among your Nairon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nairon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nairon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nairon in 1981 was 49, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nairon 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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