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Fantry Family History

Fantry 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: Santry, Fantroy, Lantry, Chantry, Autry, Fant, Andry, Fante, Ventry

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Where is the Fantry family from?

You can see how Fantry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fantry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fantry family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fantry's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fantry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Fantry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantry 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fantry. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fantry. For the veterans among your Fantry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fantry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fantry in 1966 was 82, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantry 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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