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Fanke Family History

Fanke 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: Hanke, Fake, Fante, Tanke, Faske, Ranke, Fank, Wanke, Danke, Manke

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Where is the Fanke family from?

You can see how Fanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Fanke family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanke's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fanke families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanke 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 Fanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanke. 28% of Fanke men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Fanke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanke were Mechanic and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Packer
    29%

What Fanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Fanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanke 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Fanke. 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 96 military records available for the last name Fanke. For the veterans among your Fanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Fanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fanke in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanke 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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