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Fantini Family History

Fantini Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Fante .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mantini, Santini, Fanti, Santin, Fanton, Nannini, Santino, Fantin

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Where is the Fantini family from?

You can see how Fantini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantini family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fantini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Fantini families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fantini's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fantini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fantini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantini. 28% of Fantini men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fantini women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fantini were Truck Driver and 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
    28%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fantini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantini 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fantini. 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 374 military records available for the last name Fantini. For the veterans among your Fantini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantini lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fantini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fantini in 1957 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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