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Fairchilds Family History

Fairchilds 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: Fairchild, Fairfield, Hauschild, Carchidi, Archila, Childs

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Where is the Fairchilds family from?

You can see how Fairchilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairchilds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairchilds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Fairchilds families living in Derbyshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fairchilds's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fairchilds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairchilds 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 Fairchilds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fairchilds. 100% of Fairchilds men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Fairchilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairchilds 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fairchilds. 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 Fairchilds. For the veterans among your Fairchilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairchilds lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fairchilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fairchilds in 1961 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairchilds 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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