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Fantroy Family History

Fantroy Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fantroy family from?

You can see how Fantroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fantroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fantroy family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fantroy's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fantroy families in 1891.
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What did your Fantroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantroy. 52% of Fantroy men worked as a Laborer and 53% of Fantroy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fantroy were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    53%
  • Laundress
    36%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fantroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantroy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fantroy. 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 211 military records available for the last name Fantroy. For the veterans among your Fantroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantroy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fantroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fantroy in 1963 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantroy 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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