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Farebrother Family History

Farebrother Surname Meaning

see Fairbrother.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Farebrother family from?

You can see how Farebrother families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farebrother family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Farebrother families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Farebrother families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Farebrother's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farebrother families in 1891.
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What did your Farebrother ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farebrother. 100% of Farebrother men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Farebrother 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Farebrother family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Farebrother. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farebrother 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Farebrother. 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 193 military records available for the last name Farebrother. For the veterans among your Farebrother ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farebrother lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Farebrother life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farebrother in 1973 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farebrother

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farebrother 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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