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Fankmeyer Family History

Fankmeyer Surname 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: Fangmeier, Sandmeyer, Kammeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Kallmeyer

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Where is the Fankmeyer family from?

You can see how Fankmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fankmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fankmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fankmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fankmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fankmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fankmeyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fankmeyer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fankmeyer. For the veterans among your Fankmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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