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Fairish Family History

Fairish Surname Meaning

from Ó Fearghuis or Ó Fearghasa see Ferris.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fairish family from?

You can see how Fairish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairish family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Fairish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fairish families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fairish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fairish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairish 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 Fairish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Putter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairish. 100% of Fairish men worked as a Colliery Putter Heavy Worker and 100% of Fairish 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Putter Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fairish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Fairish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairish 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fairish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fairish. For the veterans among your Fairish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Fairish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fairish in 1962 was 84, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairish 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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