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Alair Family History

Alair 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: Blair, Clair, Adair, Lair, Abair, Plair, Flair, Alger, Alam, Albin

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Where is the Alair family from?

You can see how Alair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alair family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Alair families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Alair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alair 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 Alair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alair. 34% of Alair men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%

What Alair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Alair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alair 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Alair. 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 142 military records available for the last name Alair. For the veterans among your Alair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alair lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Alair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alair in 1970 was 80, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alair 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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