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Fancourt Family History

Fancourt Surname Meaning

from Fallencourt (Seine-Maritime).

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


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Where is the Fancourt family from?

You can see how Fancourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fancourt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fancourt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Fancourt families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fancourt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fancourt families in 1891.
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What did your Fancourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fancourt. 28% of Fancourt men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Fancourt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fancourt were Garage Proprietor and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    28%
  • Bank Clerk
    19%
  • Schoolmaster
    19%
  • Garage Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fancourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fancourt 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Fancourt. 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 346 military records available for the last name Fancourt. For the veterans among your Fancourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fancourt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Fancourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fancourt in 1965 was 81, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fancourt 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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