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Fanch Family History

Fanch 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: Finch, Ranch, Fancy, Fang, Lynch, Fan, Balch, March, Bach, Mach

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Where is the Fanch family from?

You can see how Fanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Fanch families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fanch's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fanch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fanch. 100% of Fanch 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanch 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Fanch. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fanch. For the veterans among your Fanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Fanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fanch in 1966 was 58, and 32 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanch 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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