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Fairall Family History

Fairall Name Meaning

English: variant of Fairhall .

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


Similar surnames: Bagnall, Fairey, Fall, Darnall, Fairley, Fairbank, Arnall, Sumrall

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Where is the Fairall family from?

You can see how Fairall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Fairall families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fairall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fairall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fairall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fairall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fairall. 27% of Fairall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fairall women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fairall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairall 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Fairall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fairall. For the veterans among your Fairall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairall lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fairall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fairall in 1951 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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