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Fairleigh Family History

Fairleigh Surname Meaning

English Scottish and Irish: possibly a variant of Scottish Fairley.

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


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Where is the Fairleigh family from?

You can see how Fairleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairleigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fairleigh families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fairleigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fairleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Fairleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fairleigh. 100% of Fairleigh 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Fairleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairleigh 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Fairleigh. 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 976 military records available for the last name Fairleigh. For the veterans among your Fairleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairleigh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fairleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fairleigh in 1957 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairleigh 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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