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Lahair Family History

Lahair 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: Lahaie, Lazar, Lahner, Mahabir, Lahti, Lamar, Lahr, Bahar, Laclair

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Where is the Lahair family from?

You can see how Lahair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahair family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lahair families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lahair's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lahair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahair ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Lahair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahair 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lahair. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lahair. For the veterans among your Lahair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahair lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Lahair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lahair in 1972 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

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