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Fairres Family History

Fairres 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: Faires, Farren, Fairley, Fairey, Farris, Farnes, Fares, Faivre

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Where is the Fairres family from?

You can see how Fairres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairres families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fairres family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairres's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fairres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fairres. 100% of Fairres women worked as a Fruit Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Fairres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairres 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fairres. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fairres. For the veterans among your Fairres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairres lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fairres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fairres in 1964 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

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