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Fairbairns Family History

Fairbairns Surname Meaning

variant of Fairbairn with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fairbairns family from?

You can see how Fairbairns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbairns family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Fairbairns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Fairbairns families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fairbairns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fairbairns families in 1891.
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What did your Fairbairns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chemistry Lecturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairbairns. 100% of Fairbairns men worked as a Chemistry Lecturer and 100% of Fairbairns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chemistry Lecturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fairbairns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbairns 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fairbairns. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fairbairns. For the veterans among your Fairbairns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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