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Fanklin Family History

Fanklin 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: Franklin, Hankin, Cantlin, Acklin, Falin, Macklin, Ficklin, Jacklin

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Where is the Fanklin family from?

You can see how Fanklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fanklin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanklin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fanklin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanklin ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Fanklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanklin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fanklin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fanklin. For the veterans among your Fanklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanklin lifespan?

Average Fanklin life expectancy in 2004 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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