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Fanko Family History

Fanko 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: Franko, Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Banko, Fano, Fank, Hanko, Wanko

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Where is the Fanko family from?

You can see how Fanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanko family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fanko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 3 Fanko families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanko's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fanko families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanko 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 Fanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fanko. 100% of Fanko women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Fanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanko 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Fanko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fanko. For the veterans among your Fanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanko lifespan?

Average Fanko life expectancy in 1988 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanko 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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