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Fanch Family History

Fanch 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: Finch, Ranch, Fancy, Fang, Lynch, Fan, Balch, March, Bach, Mach

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Where is the Fanch family from?

You can see how Fanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Fanch family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fanch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanch. 36% of Fanch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fanch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanch 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Fanch. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fanch. For the veterans among your Fanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Fanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fanch in 1966 was 58, and 32 in 1976.

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