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Fairbetter Family History

Fairbetter 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: Fairweather, Fairbrother, Arbeiter, Better, Parlette, Fassbender

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Where is the Fairbetter family from?

You can see how Fairbetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairbetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fairbetter families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairbetter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fairbetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairbetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fairbetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fairbetter. 100% of Fairbetter men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fairbetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Fairbetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbetter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fairbetter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fairbetter. For the veterans among your Fairbetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairbetter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Fairbetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fairbetter in 1976 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairbetter 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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