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Fanthorpe Family History

Fanthorpe Surname Meaning

from Fanthorpe in Louth (Lincs) which is recorded as Falmettorp in 1212 Fulnethorp in 1235 Folmethorp' in 1235–53 Fulmedthorp' in 1307–27 and Fawnthorpe in 1447.

The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian or Old English þorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’ with an uncertain first element.

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


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Where is the Fanthorpe family from?

You can see how Fanthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Fanthorpe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fanthorpe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Fanthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Fanthorpe 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 Fanthorpe. 25% of Fanthorpe men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Fanthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanthorpe were Furniture Buyer and Household Duties.

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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
    25%
  • Joiner Heavy Worker On Blgs
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Furniture Buyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fanthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanthorpe 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Fanthorpe. 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 158 military records available for the last name Fanthorpe. For the veterans among your Fanthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanthorpe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fanthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fanthorpe in 1967 was 59, and 85 in 2002.

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