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Faircross Family History

Faircross 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: Norcross, Faircloth, Fairless, Lacross, Cross, Holycross, Shallcross

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Where is the Faircross family from?

You can see how Faircross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faircross family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Faircross family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faircross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faircross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faircross 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 32 census records available for the last name Faircross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faircross 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faircross. 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 5 military records available for the last name Faircross. For the veterans among your Faircross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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