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Fanchawe Family History

Fanchawe 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: Fancher, Mancha, Fincham, Pancake, Panchal, Hanshaw, Faciane, Latchaw

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Where is the Fanchawe family from?

You can see how Fanchawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanchawe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fanchawe families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanchawe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fanchawe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fanchawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanchawe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fanchawe. 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 Fanchawe. For the veterans among your Fanchawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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