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Fantano Family History

Fantano 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: Pantano, Gaetano, Castano, Montano, Mangano, Tantalo, Manzano

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Where is the Fantano family from?

You can see how Fantano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fantano families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fantano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fantano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantano 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 Fantano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantano. 100% of Fantano men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Fantano women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Fantano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Fantano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantano 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fantano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fantano. For the veterans among your Fantano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantano lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Fantano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fantano in 1973 was 87, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantano 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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