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Jair Family History

Jair 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: Fair, Mair, Nair, Jahr, Jain, Hair, Gair, Lair, Pair, Bair

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Where is the Jair family from?

You can see how Jair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jair families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jair's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jair 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 Jair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jair. 100% of Jair men worked as a Partner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%

What Jair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Jair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jair 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jair. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jair. For the veterans among your Jair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jair lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Jair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jair in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jair 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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