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Fantau Family History

Fantau 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: Fanta, Ranta, Landau, Fata, Fant, Fante, Santa, Banta, Antar, Sandau

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Where is the Fantau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantau 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 207 census records available for the last name Fantau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantau 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fantau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fantau. For the veterans among your Fantau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Fantau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fantau in 1975 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantau 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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