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Fanguy Family History

Fanguy Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from fange ‘mud mire’ (from Old Occitan fanga). This surname has died out in France.

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


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Where is the Fanguy family from?

You can see how Fanguy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanguy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanguy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Fanguy families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fanguy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fanguy families in 1911.
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What did your Fanguy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanguy. 43% of Fanguy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fanguy women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fanguy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanguy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanguy 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fanguy. 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 263 military records available for the last name Fanguy. For the veterans among your Fanguy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanguy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fanguy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fanguy in 1965 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanguy 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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