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Fange Family History

Fange Name 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: Fang, Gange, Range, Fanger, Fante, Cange, Ange, Lange, Mange, Fane

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Where is the Fange family from?

You can see how Fange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fange family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fange families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fange's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fange families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fange surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fange. 67% of Fange men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fange women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Fange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fange 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fange. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Fange. For the veterans among your Fange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fange lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fange in 1970 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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