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Fairell Family History

Fairell 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, Farrell, Hairell, Abrell, Farnell, Barrell, Fairey, Carrell

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Where is the Fairell family from?

You can see how Fairell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fairell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fairell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fairell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairell 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 Fairell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fairell. 34% of Fairell men worked as a Chauffeur and 43% of Fairell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fairell were Odd Jobs and Stenographer.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Odd Jobs
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Fairell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Fairell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fairell. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fairell. For the veterans among your Fairell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Fairell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fairell in 1949 was 47, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairell 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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