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Fansler Name Meaning

German: nickname for a rogue or joker entertainer (at medieval fairs) from Middle High German vanz of the above meaning (possibly cognate with Latin (in)fans) or alternatively from an altered form of Austrian Pfanzler an occupational name for a baker of Pfan(n)zelten a kind of (yeast)donut.

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


Similar surnames: Kandler, Sandler, Dangler, Fenster, Faller, Kassler, Fassler, Hassler

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Where is the Fansler family from?

You can see how Fansler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fansler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fansler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fansler families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fansler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fansler families in 1891.
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What did your Fansler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fansler. 26% of Fansler men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Fansler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fansler were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fansler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fansler 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Fansler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Fansler. For the veterans among your Fansler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fansler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fansler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fansler in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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