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Cairncross Family History

Cairncross Name Meaning

from Cairncross (Angus).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cancro, Cisneros, Cairns, Norcross, Carnero, Cairnes, Lacross

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Where is the Cairncross family from?

You can see how Cairncross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairncross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cairncross families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 10 Cairncross families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cairncross's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cairncross families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cairncross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cairncross ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Printer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cairncross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairncross 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Cairncross. 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 400 military records available for the last name Cairncross. For the veterans among your Cairncross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairncross lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cairncross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cairncross in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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