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Fander Family History

Fander 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sander, Ander, Fader, Fanger, Zander

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Where is the Fander family from?

You can see how Fander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fander families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Fander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fander 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 Fander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fander. 48% of Fander men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fander were Carpenter and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Fander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fander 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Fander. 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 179 military records available for the last name Fander. For the veterans among your Fander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fander lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Fander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fander in 1980 was 87, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fander 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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