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Fanska Family History

Fanska 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: Laska, Lansky, Tanaka, Ganske, Manske, Gaska, Kaska, Fanara, Fenske

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Where is the Fanska family from?

You can see how Fanska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fanska families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fanska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fanska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanska 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 415 census records available for the last name Fanska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanska 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fanska. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fanska. For the veterans among your Fanska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fanska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fanska in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanska 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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