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Nairner Family History

Nairner 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: Garner, Warner, Karner, Wainer, Larner, Birner, Kirner, Hirner, Arner

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Where is the Nairner family from?

You can see how Nairner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairner family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Nairner family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nairner families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nairner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nairner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nairner. For the veterans among your Nairner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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