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Fanlkes Family History

Fanlkes 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: Hankes, Faulks, Fales, Bankes, Fakes, Foulkes, Fowlkes, Waalkes

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Where is the Fanlkes family from?

You can see how Fanlkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanlkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fanlkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fanlkes families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fanlkes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fanlkes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Fanlkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanlkes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fanlkes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fanlkes. For the veterans among your Fanlkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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