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Fanjoy Family History

Fanjoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Fanjeaux: habitational name from Fanjeaux a place in Aude.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fanjoy family from?

You can see how Fanjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanjoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanjoy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Fanjoy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fanjoy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fanjoy families in 1911.
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What did your Fanjoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanjoy. 31% of Fanjoy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Wood Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fanjoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanjoy 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Fanjoy. 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 259 military records available for the last name Fanjoy. For the veterans among your Fanjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanjoy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fanjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fanjoy in 1967 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanjoy 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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