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Fanser Family History

Fanser 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: Manser, Fanger, Fauser, Ganser, Lanser, Fansler, Danser, Hanser

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Where is the Fanser family from?

You can see how Fanser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fanser family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanser's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fanser families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Fanser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanser 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Fanser. 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 58 military records available for the last name Fanser. For the veterans among your Fanser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanser 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanser

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