Origins of the Fairish surname

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    In 1921, most Fairishs lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Fairish

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    What are the most common Fairish first names?

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    Common jobs for Fairishs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Fairishs in 1921

    Servant

    4

    At School

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Fitter

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Fairishs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    16

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

    Joiner

    3

    At School

    2

    Coal Miners Apprentice

    2

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