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Fanthorp Family History

Fanthorp 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: Hanthorn, Anthony, Fancher, Factor, Kantor, Santoro, Panther, Santor

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Where is the Fanthorp family from?

You can see how Fanthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanthorp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanthorp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Fanthorp families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fanthorp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fanthorp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanthorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanthorp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fanthorp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Fanthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanthorp 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fanthorp. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fanthorp. For the veterans among your Fanthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanthorp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fanthorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fanthorp in 1970 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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