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Fanske Family History

Fanske 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: Ganske, Manske, Fenske, Faske, Paske, Banse, Hanke, Lansky, Kaske

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Where is the Fanske family from?

You can see how Fanske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanske family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fanske family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanske's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fanske families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanske 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 Fanske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanske. 100% of Fanske men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Fanske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Fanske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanske 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Fanske. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fanske. For the veterans among your Fanske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanske lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Fanske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fanske in 1988 was 94, and 81 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanske 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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