The surname Vair was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dijonnais and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.
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Early History of the Vair family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vair research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1702 is included under the topic Early Vair History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Vair Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Veirs, Vers, Veires, Fers, Fehrs, Feirs, Vehrs, Viers, Veirz, Feirz, Verz, Vair, Vairs, Veurs, Vayers, Vayres, Feuers, Veirz, Veurz and many more.
Mr. William Vair, Scottish convict who was convicted in Edinburgh, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 20th January 1836, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1
Andrew Vair, aged 15, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Chatham" 2
Helen Vair, aged 17, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Chatham" 2
