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Fairbrothers Family History

Fairbrothers 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: Fairbrother, Carrothers, Fairweather, Carruthers, Brothers

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Where is the Fairbrothers family from?

You can see how Fairbrothers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbrothers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairbrothers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fairbrothers family living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fairbrothers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fairbrothers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairbrothers 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 Fairbrothers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fairbrothers. 100% of Fairbrothers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Fairbrothers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbrothers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fairbrothers. 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 89 military records available for the last name Fairbrothers. For the veterans among your Fairbrothers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairbrothers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fairbrothers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fairbrothers in 1969 was 44, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairbrothers 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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