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Fantow Family History

Fantow 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: Fanto, Fanton, Manton, Fenton, Banton, Factor, Santos, Canto, Kantor

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Where is the Fantow family from?

You can see how Fantow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fantow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fantow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fantow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fantow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fantow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fantow. For the veterans among your Fantow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Fantow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fantow in 1968 was 79, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantow 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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