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Fanshier Family History

Fanshier 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: Fancher, Lanthier, Fansler, Ransier, Frashier, Lanphier, Abshier

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Where is the Fanshier family from?

You can see how Fanshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanshier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanshier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fanshier families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fanshier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fanshier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanshier 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 Fanshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanshier. 50% of Fanshier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fanshier women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fanshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanshier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fanshier. 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 141 military records available for the last name Fanshier. For the veterans among your Fanshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanshier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fanshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fanshier in 1955 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanshier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanshier 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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