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Fantham Family History

Fantham Surname Meaning

see Fantom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fantham family from?

You can see how Fantham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fantham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Fantham families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fantham's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fantham families in 1891.
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What did your Fantham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fantham. 50% of Fantham men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Fantham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fantham were Painter decorator and Order Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Order Clerk
    5%

What Fantham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fantham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantham 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Fantham. 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 192 military records available for the last name Fantham. For the veterans among your Fantham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantham lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Fantham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fantham in 1974 was 80, and 94 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantham 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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