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Fanford Family History

Fanford 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: Hanford, Lanford, Banford, Manford, Sanford, Danford, Dunford

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Where is the Fanford family from?

You can see how Fanford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fanford families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Fanford families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanford's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fanford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanford 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 61 census records available for the last name Fanford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanford 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fanford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fanford. For the veterans among your Fanford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanford 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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