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Origins of the Fairbairn surname

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Where do most Fairbairns live?

In 1921, most Fairbairns lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Fairbairns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 17,600 records for the Fairbairn surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Fairbairns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Fairbairn first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Fairbairns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fairbairns in 1921
Dressmaker

110

Domestic Servant

71

Housekeeper

59

F S

52

House Keeper

40

Common Male occupations for Fairbairns in 1921
Fisherman

176

Shepherd

98

Joiner

73

Blacksmith

64

General Labourer

58

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