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Fankel Family History

Fankel 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: Finkel, Dankel, Faniel, Fandel, Wankel, Frankel, Hankel, Daniel

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Where is the Fankel family from?

You can see how Fankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fankel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fankel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fankel families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fankel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fankel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fankel 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 Fankel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fankel. 43% of Fankel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Fankel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Fankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fankel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Fankel. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fankel. For the veterans among your Fankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fankel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Fankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fankel in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fankel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fankel 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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