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Fanson Family History

Fanson Surname Meaning

see Vanstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fanson family from?

You can see how Fanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Fanson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fanson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanson 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 Fanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fanson. 34% of Fanson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Fanson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanson were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Labourer Public Works Con Heavy W
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Coat Machinist
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanson 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Fanson. 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 231 military records available for the last name Fanson. For the veterans among your Fanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Fanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fanson in 1944 was 37, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanson 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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