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Fairclaugh Family History

Fairclaugh 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: Fairclough, Farabaugh, Faircloth, Fairleigh, Firebaugh, Farleigh

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Where is the Fairclaugh family from?

You can see how Fairclaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairclaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairclaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fairclaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fairclaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fairclaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairclaugh 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 57 census records available for the last name Fairclaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairclaugh 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 Fairclaugh. 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 42 military records available for the last name Fairclaugh. For the veterans among your Fairclaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairclaugh lifespan?

Average Fairclaugh life expectancy in 2000 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairclaugh 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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