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Fairborn Family History

Fairborn 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: Fairburn, Fairbairn, Feuerborn, Faison, Fairman, Alborn, Ahlborn

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Where is the Fairborn family from?

You can see how Fairborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairborn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fairborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Fairborn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairborn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fairborn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairborn 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 Fairborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fairborn. 100% of Fairborn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fairborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Fairborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairborn 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Fairborn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fairborn. For the veterans among your Fairborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairborn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Fairborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fairborn in 1963 was 85, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairborn 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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