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Mairs Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Mair 1 with post-medieval excrescent -s. English: variant of Mayers

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mair, Mains, Fails, Maire, Marrs, Maiers, Vails, Majors, Main, Magers

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Where is the Mairs family from?

You can see how Mairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mairs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mairs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mairs families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mairs's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mairs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mairs. 20% of Mairs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mairs women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mairs were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mairs. 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 906 military records available for the last name Mairs. For the veterans among your Mairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mairs in 1960 was 30, and 92 in 2004.

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