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Fansom Family History

Fansom 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: Ransom, Sansom, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Francom, Faison, Hanscom

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Where is the Fansom family from?

You can see how Fansom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fansom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fansom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fansom families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fansom's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fansom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fansom 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 45 census records available for the last name Fansom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fansom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fansom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fansom. For the veterans among your Fansom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fansom lifespan?

Average Fansom life expectancy in 1969 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fansom 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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