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Faunteroy Family History

Faunteroy 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: Fauntleroy, Fantroy, Cantero, Autery, Ganter, Painter, Taunton

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Where is the Faunteroy family from?

You can see how Faunteroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faunteroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faunteroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Faunteroy families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faunteroy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Faunteroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faunteroy 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 Faunteroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faunteroy. 100% of Faunteroy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Faunteroy women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Faunteroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Faunteroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faunteroy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faunteroy. 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 103 military records available for the last name Faunteroy. For the veterans among your Faunteroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faunteroy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Faunteroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Faunteroy in 1969 was 70, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faunteroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faunteroy 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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