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Faires Family History

Faires Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faires family from?

You can see how Faires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faires family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Faires families living in Suffolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Faires's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Faires families in 1891.
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What did your Faires ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Faires. 60% of Faires men worked as a Farmworker and 88% of Faires women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faires were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Faires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faires 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Faires. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faires. For the veterans among your Faires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faires lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Faires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Faires in 1944 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faires

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faires 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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