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Fankus Family History

Fankus 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: Mankus, Banks, Malkus, Farkas, Angus, Backus, Minkus, Barkus, Hankes

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Where is the Fankus family from?

You can see how Fankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fankus family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fankus's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Fankus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Fankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fankus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fankus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fankus. For the veterans among your Fankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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