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Fairhall Family History

Fairhall Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost locality in Sussex named with Middle English fair ‘fair beautiful’ (Old English fæger) + hale ‘nook’ (Old English healh).

Compare Fairall and Ferrall see also Verrill.

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


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Where is the Fairhall family from?

You can see how Fairhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairhall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fairhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Fairhall families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fairhall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fairhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairhall 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 Fairhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fairhall. 17% of Fairhall men worked as a General Clerk and 80% of Fairhall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fairhall were Motor Driver and Domestic Duties.

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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 Clerk
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Carpet Planner
    17%
  • Motor Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Fairhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fairhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairhall 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Fairhall. 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 328 military records available for the last name Fairhall. For the veterans among your Fairhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairhall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fairhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fairhall in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fairhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairhall 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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