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Fairbault Family History

Fairbault 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: Fairall, Fairbank, Fairbairn, Baribault, Guilbault, Fairburn

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Where is the Fairbault family from?

You can see how Fairbault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbault family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairbault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fairbault family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairbault's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fairbault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairbault 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 204 census records available for the last name Fairbault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbault 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fairbault. 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 70 military records available for the last name Fairbault. For the veterans among your Fairbault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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