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Fangman Family History

Fangman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a trapper (see Fanger). In some cases it is an artificial name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fangman family from?

You can see how Fangman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fangman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fangman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Fangman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fangman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fangman families in 1911.
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What did your Fangman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fangman. 33% of Fangman men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Fangman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fangman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Fangman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fangman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fangman 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Fangman. 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 318 military records available for the last name Fangman. For the veterans among your Fangman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fangman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fangman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fangman in 1954 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fangman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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