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Fansher Family History

Fansher 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: Fancher, Fansler, Fisher, Fenster, Washer, Manser, Flesher, Finster

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Where is the Fansher family from?

You can see how Fansher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fansher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fansher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Fansher families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fansher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fansher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fansher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fansher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fansher. 100% of Fansher 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fansher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fansher 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fansher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 406 military records available for the last name Fansher. For the veterans among your Fansher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fansher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Fansher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fansher in 1960 was 46, and 91 in 2003.

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