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Hairington Family History

Hairington 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: Harrington, Airington, Warrington, Barrington, Carrington, Hoisington

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Where is the Hairington family from?

You can see how Hairington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hairington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hairington families living in Vermont. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hairington's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Hairington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hairington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hairington. 56% of Hairington 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Hairington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairington 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 Hairington. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hairington. For the veterans among your Hairington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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