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Fanderson Family History

Fanderson 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: Anderson, Fenderson, Sanderson, Randerson, Manderson, Enderson

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Where is the Fanderson family from?

You can see how Fanderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Fanderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Fanderson families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fanderson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fanderson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Fanderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanderson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fanderson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fanderson. For the veterans among your Fanderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanderson lifespan?

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