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Fankhanel Family History

Fankhanel 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: Fankhauser, Van Handel, Fancher, Nathaniel, Lakhani, Raphael, Falkner

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Where is the Fankhanel family from?

You can see how Fankhanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fankhanel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fankhanel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fankhanel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fankhanel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fankhanel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fankhanel 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 Fankhanel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fankhanel. 72% of Fankhanel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fankhanel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fankhanel were Farm Labor and Saleslady.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Fankhanel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Fankhanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fankhanel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Fankhanel. 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 119 military records available for the last name Fankhanel. For the veterans among your Fankhanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fankhanel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fankhanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fankhanel in 1964 was 84, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fankhanel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fankhanel 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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