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Fandry Family History

Fandry 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: Andry, Landry, Mandry, Sandry, Fandrey, Gandy, Santry, Baldry, Pandey

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Where is the Fandry family from?

You can see how Fandry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fandry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fandry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fandry families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fandry's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Fandry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fandry 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 Fandry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fandry. 38% of Fandry men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fandry women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fandry were Contractor and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Contractor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Fandry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Fandry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fandry 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fandry. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fandry. For the veterans among your Fandry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fandry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fandry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fandry in 1964 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fandry 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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