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Fairies Family History

Fairies 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: Faries, Faires, Fries, Kairis, Fairlie, Fairley, Fairey, Aries

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Where is the Fairies family from?

You can see how Fairies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Fairies family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairies's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Fairies families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairies ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Fairies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairies 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fairies. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fairies. For the veterans among your Fairies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairies lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Fairies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fairies in 1976 was 87, and 91 in 1983.

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