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Fankell Family History

Fankell 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: Mansell, Fennell, Farnell, Ansell, Finkel, Haskell, Antell, Sandell

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Where is the Fankell family from?

You can see how Fankell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fankell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fankell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fankell families living in Shropshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fankell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fankell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fankell 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 Fankell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fankell. 42% of Fankell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

What Fankell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Fankell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fankell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fankell. 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 101 military records available for the last name Fankell. For the veterans among your Fankell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fankell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fankell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fankell in 1961 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fankell 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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