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Fanteroy Family History

Fanteroy 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: Fantroy, Fauntleroy, Cantero, Ganter, Panter, Montero, Gantert

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Where is the Fanteroy family from?

You can see how Fanteroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanteroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanteroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Fanteroy families living in Alabama. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fanteroy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fanteroy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Fanteroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanteroy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fanteroy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fanteroy. For the veterans among your Fanteroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanteroy lifespan?

Average Fanteroy life expectancy in 1969 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanteroy 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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