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Adair Name Meaning

Scottish (Galloway) and northern Irish: from the Scottish personal name Adair, also spelled Ed?ear, a form of Edgar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Addair, Blair, Adam, Adie, Fair, Addie, Adan, Nair, Adamik, Gair

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Adair Family Origin

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Adair Family Occupations

What did your Adair ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Adair occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Adair's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Adair. A less common occupation for the Adair family was Laborer.

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  • Farmer

    45%

  • Keeping House

    6%

  • Farming

    5%

  • Laborer

    4%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Adair ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Adair Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Adair ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Adair Life Expectancy

What is the average Adair lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, Adair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Adair in 1945 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adair ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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