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Fanker Family History

Fanker 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: Anker, Banker, Fanger, Manker, Ranker, Sanker, Danker, Mander, Baker

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Where is the Fanker family from?

You can see how Fanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fanker family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fanker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Fanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanker 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fanker. 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 261 military records available for the last name Fanker. For the veterans among your Fanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Fanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fanker in 1977 was 63, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanker 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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