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Fanks Family History

Fanks 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: Banks, Fank, Hanks, Danks, Franks, Finks, Sanks, Fang, Frank, Fan

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Where is the Fanks family from?

You can see how Fanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fanks families living in Derbyshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fanks's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fanks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanks. 34% of Fanks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fanks women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Loader
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fanks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Fanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanks 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fanks. 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 62 military records available for the last name Fanks. For the veterans among your Fanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanks lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Fanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fanks in 1981 was 51, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanks 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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