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Nairy Family History

Nairy 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: Nair, Nairn, Nary, Taira, Fair, Barry, Nay, Naito, Mair, Maire

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Where is the Nairy family from?

You can see how Nairy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nairy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nairy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nairy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nairy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nairy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Nairy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nairy. 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 85 military records available for the last name Nairy. For the veterans among your Nairy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nairy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nairy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nairy in 1968 was 91, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nairy 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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