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Fandt Family History

Fandt 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: Fant, Fendt, Kandt, Mandt, Sandt, Jandt, Bandt, Randt, Landt, Handt

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Where is the Fandt family from?

You can see how Fandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fandt families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fandt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Fandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fandt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fandt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fandt. For the veterans among your Fandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fandt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fandt in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fandt 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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