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Fanselow Family History

Fanselow 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: Anslow, Van Selow, Mansell, Anselm, Fassel, Fasel, Ansell, Winslow

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Where is the Fanselow family from?

You can see how Fanselow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanselow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanselow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fanselow families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanselow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fanselow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanselow 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 Fanselow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanselow. 30% of Fanselow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fanselow women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Owner Opeartor
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Watchman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fanselow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Fanselow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanselow 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fanselow. 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 97 military records available for the last name Fanselow. For the veterans among your Fanselow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanselow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fanselow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fanselow in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanselow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanselow 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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