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Fairberg Family History

Fairberg Name 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: Forberg, Friberg, Farber, Fagerberg, Finberg, Fairburn, Feinberg

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Where is the Fairberg family from?

You can see how Fairberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fairberg family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fairberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fairberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fairberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fairberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairberg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fairberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Fairberg. For the veterans among your Fairberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Fairberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fairberg in 1972 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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