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Fanson Family History

Fanson Name Meaning

see Vanstone .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Faison, Manson, Janson, Ganson, Sanson, Farson

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Where is the Fanson family from?

You can see how Fanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Fanson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fanson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fanson families in 1911.
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What did your Fanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fanson. 61% of Fanson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fanson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanson were Labourer and Income. .

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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
    61%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanson 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Fanson. 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 231 military records available for the last name Fanson. For the veterans among your Fanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Fanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fanson in 1944 was 37, and 92 in 2003.

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