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Fairey Family History

Fairey Surname Meaning

Nickname from Middle English fair eie ‘fair eye’ (Old English fæger ēage) for someone with light-colored or beautiful eyes.

Perhaps occasionally from Middle English fari fairie ‘fairy’.

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


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Where is the Fairey family from?

You can see how Fairey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fairey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Fairey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fairey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Fairey families in 1891.
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What did your Fairey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairey. 16% of Fairey men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Fairey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fairey were Incapacitated and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fairey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairey 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Fairey. 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 Fairey. For the veterans among your Fairey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fairey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fairey in 1954 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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