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Fanget Family History

Fanget 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: Fanger, Fang, Gange, Angel, Finger, Sanger, Manger, Ranger, Vangen

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Where is the Fanget family from?

You can see how Fanget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanget family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fanget family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanget's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Fanget families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanget 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 53 census records available for the last name Fanget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanget 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fanget. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fanget. For the veterans among your Fanget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanget lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Fanget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fanget in 1988 was 90, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanget 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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