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Hairis Family History

Hairis Name 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: Harris, Kairis, Paris, Hatzis, Baris, Hari, Hariri, Hailes, Maris

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Where is the Hairis family from?

You can see how Hairis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hairis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hairis families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hairis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hairis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hairis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hairis. 50% of Hairis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Hairis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hairis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hairis. For the veterans among your Hairis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1968, in the United States, Hairis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hairis in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 1968.

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