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Fampson Family History

Fampson 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: Sampson, Hampson, Lampson, Samson, Frampton, Hampton, Rampton, Faison

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Where is the Fampson family from?

You can see how Fampson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fampson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fampson families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fampson family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Fampson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fampson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fampson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fampson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fampson. 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 military records available for the last name Fampson. For the veterans among your Fampson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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