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Fanshaw Family History

Fanshaw Surname Meaning

see Fanshawe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fanshaw family from?

You can see how Fanshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Fanshaw families living in Derbyshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fanshaw's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fanshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanshaw 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 Fanshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fanshaw. 84% of Fanshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Shorthandtypist
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fanshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanshaw 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Fanshaw. 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 313 military records available for the last name Fanshaw. For the veterans among your Fanshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanshaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fanshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fanshaw in 1961 was 32, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanshaw 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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