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Fairbarns Family History

Fairbarns Surname Meaning

see Fairbairns.

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


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Where is the Fairbarns family from?

You can see how Fairbarns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbarns family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Fairbarns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fairbarns families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fairbarns's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fairbarns families in 1891.
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What did your Fairbarns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dealer (mens Outfitting) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairbarns. 100% of Fairbarns men worked as a Dealer (mens Outfitting) and 100% of Fairbarns 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

  • Dealer (mens Outfitting)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fairbarns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Fairbarns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbarns 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fairbarns. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fairbarns. For the veterans among your Fairbarns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairbarns lifespan?

Average Fairbarns life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairbarns 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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