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Fairson Family History

Fairson 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: Faison, Lairson, Farson, Parson, Maison, Fairman, Forson, Marson

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Where is the Fairson family from?

You can see how Fairson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fairson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fairson families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fairson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fairson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fairson. 64% of Fairson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fairson women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fairson were Laborer and Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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What Fairson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Fairson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fairson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fairson. For the veterans among your Fairson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Fairson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fairson in 1976 was 62, and 76 in 2002.

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