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Fantine Family History

Fantine 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: Fantin, Fantini, Van Tine, Fante, Cantin, Cantone, Fontaine, Dantin

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Where is the Fantine family from?

You can see how Fantine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fantine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Fantine family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fantine's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fantine families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fantine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fantine. 100% of Fantine men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fantine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Fantine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantine 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fantine. 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 70 military records available for the last name Fantine. For the veterans among your Fantine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fantine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fantine in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantine 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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