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Fairall Family History

Fairall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fairhall.

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


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Where is the Fairall family from?

You can see how Fairall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Fairall families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fairall's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fairall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fairall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairall. 43% of Fairall men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Fairall 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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fairall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fairall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairall 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Fairall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fairall. For the veterans among your Fairall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairall lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fairall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fairall in 1951 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fairall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairall 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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