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Fairrer Family History

Fairrer 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: Farrer, Farren, Farmer, Farrar, Fairley, Fairey, Fahrer, Farber

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Where is the Fairrer family from?

You can see how Fairrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fairrer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Fairrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fairrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairrer 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 25 census records available for the last name Fairrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairrer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fairrer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fairrer. For the veterans among your Fairrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairrer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Fairrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fairrer in 1969 was 65, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fairrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairrer 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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