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Fairless Family History

Fairless Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): possibly a nickname from Middle English fereles ‘without a companion peerless’.

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


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Where is the Fairless family from?

You can see how Fairless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fairless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fairless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Fairless families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fairless's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fairless families in 1911.
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What did your Fairless ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fairless. 100% of Fairless men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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 1921

  • Manufacturer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fairless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fairless 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Fairless. 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 935 military records available for the last name Fairless. For the veterans among your Fairless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fairless lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fairless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fairless in 1944 was 19, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fairless ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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