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Fantana Family History

Fantana 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: Fontana, Santana, Rantala, Fantasia, Cantara, Fanara, Antuna, Fontan

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Where is the Fantana family from?

You can see how Fantana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fantana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Fantana families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fantana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fantana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantana 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 Fantana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantana. 28% of Fantana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fantana women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Errand Boy
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fantana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Fantana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantana 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Fantana. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fantana. For the veterans among your Fantana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantana lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Fantana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fantana in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantana 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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