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Fank Family History

Fank Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a quick and lively person from Middle High German vank(e) ‘spark’. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine).

Shortened form of Fankhauser.

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


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Where is the Fank family from?

You can see how Fank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Fank families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fank families in 1891.
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What did your Fank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fank. 100% of Fank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 974 immigration records available for the last name Fank. 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 979 military records available for the last name Fank. For the veterans among your Fank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fank lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fank in 1949 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fank 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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