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Fanlds Family History

Fanlds 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: Faulds, Fallis, Fields, Folds, Fallas, Canlas, Faulks, Sands, Fails

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Where is the Fanlds family from?

You can see how Fanlds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanlds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fanlds families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fanlds families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fanlds's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fanlds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanlds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Fanlds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanlds 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fanlds. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fanlds. For the veterans among your Fanlds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanlds 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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