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Fanthom Family History

Fanthom Surname Meaning

see Fantom. from Ó Fionnachta or Ó Fiachna see Fenton.

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


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Where is the Fanthom family from?

You can see how Fanthom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanthom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fanthom family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 3% of all the recorded Fanthom's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fanthom families in 1891.
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What did your Fanthom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fanthom. 50% of Fanthom men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Fanthom women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • None Ferrous Metals Metal Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Fanthom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanthom 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fanthom. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fanthom. For the veterans among your Fanthom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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