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Fandl Family History

Fandl 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: Jandl, Mandl, Fandel, Fang, Fan, Mandel, Hand, Rand, Bandi, Landa

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Where is the Fandl family from?

You can see how Fandl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fandl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fandl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fandl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fandl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fandl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fandl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fandl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fandl. 43% of Fandl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fandl women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    43%
  • Stock Clerk
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Fandl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Fandl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fandl 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Fandl. 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 142 military records available for the last name Fandl. For the veterans among your Fandl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fandl lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Fandl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fandl in 1950 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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