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Fanquier Family History

Fanquier 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: Fauquier, Lanier, Fancher, Fanger, Manier, Vannier, Pannier, Angier

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Where is the Fanquier family from?

You can see how Fanquier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanquier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanquier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fanquier families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanquier's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Fanquier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Fanquier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanquier 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fanquier. 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 Fanquier. For the veterans among your Fanquier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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