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Fairns Family History

Fairns Surname Meaning

see Ferns.

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


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Where is the Fairns family from?

You can see how Fairns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Fairns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Fairns family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairns's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Fairns families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairns 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 170 census records available for the last name Fairns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairns 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fairns. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fairns. For the veterans among your Fairns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairns lifespan?

Average Fairns life expectancy in 1972 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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