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Fantley Family History

Fantley 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: Antley, Cantley, Hartley, Manley, Hanley, Bentley, Wansley, Huntley

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Where is the Fantley family from?

You can see how Fantley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fantley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Fantley families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fantley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fantley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantley 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 Fantley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fantley. 80% of Fantley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Fantley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Fantley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fantley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fantley. For the veterans among your Fantley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantley lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Fantley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fantley in 1985 was 75, and 51 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantley 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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