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Fairbair Family History

Fairbair 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: Fairbairn, Fairbank, Fairman, Fairfax, Farrar, Fairlie, Fahrbach

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Where is the Fairbair family from?

You can see how Fairbair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairbair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fairbair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Fairbair families living in Midlothian. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fairbair's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fairbair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairbair 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 27 census records available for the last name Fairbair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairbair 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fairbair. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fairbair. For the veterans among your Fairbair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairbair lifespan?

Average Fairbair life expectancy in 2000 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairbair 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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