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Fanslaw Family History

Fanslaw 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: Anslow, Hanshaw, Fansler, Lansaw, Ranshaw, Fallaw, Falla, Henshaw

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Where is the Fanslaw family from?

You can see how Fanslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanslaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanslaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fanslaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanslaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fanslaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanslaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanslaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanslaw. 60% of Fanslaw men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Fanslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanslaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fanslaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fanslaw. For the veterans among your Fanslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanslaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fanslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fanslaw in 1968 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

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