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Fairlamb Family History

Fairlamb Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Farlam in Cumbria which is of uncertain etymology. It may mean ‘(place) at the fern clearings’ from Old English fearn ‘fern’ + lēam dative plural of lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

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


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Where is the Fairlamb family from?

You can see how Fairlamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairlamb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairlamb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Fairlamb families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fairlamb's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fairlamb families in 1891.
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What did your Fairlamb 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 Fairlamb. 100% of Fairlamb men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Fairlamb women worked as an Unpaid 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 Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fairlamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairlamb 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Fairlamb. 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 537 military records available for the last name Fairlamb. For the veterans among your Fairlamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairlamb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fairlamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fairlamb in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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