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Fantle Family History

Fantle 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: Fante, Bantle, Antle, Pantle, Mantle, Faille, Finkle, Battle, Castle

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Where is the Fantle family from?

You can see how Fantle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fantle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fantle families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fantle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fantle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fantle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fantle. 100% of Fantle men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Fantle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Fantle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantle 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fantle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fantle. For the veterans among your Fantle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fantle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fantle in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantle 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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