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Fairboirn Family History

Fairboirn 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, Fairburn, Fabian, Laybourn, Feuerborn, Faison, Fairman

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Where is the Fairboirn family from?

You can see how Fairboirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairboirn family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Fairboirn families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Fairboirn family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairboirn's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Fairboirn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fairboirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairboirn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fairboirn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fairboirn. For the veterans among your Fairboirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairboirn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairboirn 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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