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Aire Family History

Aire 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: Maire, Wire, Aird, Akre, Acre, Airey, Aide, Caire, Alire, Agre

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Where is the Aire family from?

You can see how Aire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Aire families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aire's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Aire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aire. 100% of Aire 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aire 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Aire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Aire. For the veterans among your Aire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Aire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Aire in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2000.

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