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Fairback Family History

Fairback Surname 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: Fairbank, Fahrbach, Fairbanks, Fairman, Fairfax, Railsback, Harbach

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Where is the Fairback family from?

You can see how Fairback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fairback families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairback's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fairback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Fairback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairback 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fairback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Fairback. For the veterans among your Fairback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Fairback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fairback in 1967 was 91, and 61 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairback 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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