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Fayerbrother Family History

Fayerbrother 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: Fairbrother, Brother, Fairweather, Ferriter, Mayerhofer, Feuerbacher

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Where is the Fayerbrother family from?

You can see how Fayerbrother families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayerbrother family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fayerbrother families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fayerbrother's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fayerbrother families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayerbrother surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fayerbrother ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fayerbrother. 100% of Fayerbrother 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 194 census records available for the last name Fayerbrother. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayerbrother 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fayerbrother. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fayerbrother. For the veterans among your Fayerbrother ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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