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Fairbridge Family History

Fairbridge Surname Meaning

Unexplained; possibly a euphemistic locative name for Foulbridge in Brompton (NR Yorks) which is locally /fɔubrig/ and was recorded as Fukbrigg in 1285.

The earliest forms suggest a place-name in Northern brig ‘bridge’ later replaced by the Standard English form.

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


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Where is the Fairbridge family from?

You can see how Fairbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Fairbridge families living in Durham. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fairbridge's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fairbridge families in 1891.
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What did your Fairbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fairbridge. 83% of Fairbridge 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fairbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbridge 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Fairbridge. 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 113 military records available for the last name Fairbridge. For the veterans among your Fairbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairbridge lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Fairbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fairbridge in 1975 was 56, and 65 in 1992.

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