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Fancett Family History

Fancett Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fancett family from?

You can see how Fancett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fancett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fancett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Fancett families living in Kent. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fancett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fancett families in 1891.
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What did your Fancett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fancett. 77% of Fancett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner Retired
    5%
  • Hseduties
    5%

What Fancett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fancett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fancett 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Fancett. 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 433 military records available for the last name Fancett. For the veterans among your Fancett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fancett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fancett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fancett in 1962 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fancett 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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