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Fairfeild Family History

Fairfeild Surname 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: Fairfield, Fairchild, Hairfield, Fairleigh, Field, Saalfeld, Farnell

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Where is the Fairfeild family from?

You can see how Fairfeild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairfeild family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fairfeild families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fairfeild family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fairfeild's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fairfeild families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fairfeild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairfeild 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fairfeild. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Fairfeild. For the veterans among your Fairfeild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairfeild lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fairfeild

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