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Hairne Family History

Hairne 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: Harne, Haine, Haire, Hain, Hare, Carne, Paine, Arne, Laine, Harle

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Where is the Hairne family from?

You can see how Hairne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairne family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hairne family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Hairne's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Hairne families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairne 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 Hairne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hairne. 100% of Hairne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hairne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hairne. 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 military records available for the last name Hairne. For the veterans among your Hairne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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