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Fanset Family History

Fanset 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, Banse, Faust, Fassel, Gansen, Fasel, Tansey, Fant, Fanger

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Where is the Fanset family from?

You can see how Fanset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fanset families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanset's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fanset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanset 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 271 census records available for the last name Fanset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanset 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 Fanset. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fanset. For the veterans among your Fanset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanset lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Fanset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fanset in 1973 was 86, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanset 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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