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Origins of the Bair surname

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About the Bairs

We have a total number of 1157 records for people with the last name Bair.

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Where do most Bairs live?

In 1921, most Bairs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Bairs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 457 records for the Bair surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Bairs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bairs.

What are the most common Bair first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bair family members

Common jobs for Bairs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bairs in 1921
Annuitant

4

General Servant

4

House Keeper

4

Coal Drawer

3

Dressmaker

3

Common Male occupations for Bairs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

30

General Farmers

20

Farm Hands

16

Carpenters

9

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

9

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