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Fantes Family History

Fantes 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: Fante, Dantes, Fontes, Antes, Gates, Ganter, Panter, Mantel, Santos

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Where is the Fantes family from?

You can see how Fantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fantes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fantes families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fantes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fantes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Fantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantes 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fantes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fantes. For the veterans among your Fantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Fantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fantes in 1976 was 91, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantes 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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