Origins of the Nair surname
About the Nairs
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Interesting facts about Nair
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nair surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
What are the most common Nair first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Nairs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nairs in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Governess
4
Attending School
3
Book Folder
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Nairs in 1921
Tailor
7
Medical Student
4
Ag Lab (Tile Drainers)
3
Shoemaker
3
Weaver
3
