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Hairris Family History

Hairris 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, Farris, Sarris, Carris, Hargis, Garris, Hairr

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Where is the Hairris family from?

You can see how Hairris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hairris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hairris families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hairris's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hairris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hairris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Hairris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairris 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hairris. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hairris. For the veterans among your Hairris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairris lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Hairris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hairris in 1993 was 74, and 65 in 2002.

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