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Fairchild Family History

Fairchild Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from Middle English fair child ‘handsome child’ or ‘handsome youth of noble birth’ (see Child).

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


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Where is the Fairchild family from?

You can see how Fairchild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairchild family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairchild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 126 Fairchild families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fairchild's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fairchild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairchild 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 Fairchild ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairchild. 9% of Fairchild men worked as a Builders Labourer and 81% of Fairchild women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fairchild were Carpenter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Fairchild family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Fairchild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairchild 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Fairchild. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Fairchild. For the veterans among your Fairchild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairchild lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fairchild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fairchild in 1943 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairchild 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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