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Fanti Family History

Fanti Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of Fante.

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


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Where is the Fanti family from?

You can see how Fanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fanti families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanti's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fanti families in 1891.
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What did your Fanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanti. 55% of Fanti men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Fanti women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanti were New Worker and 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Miner
    35%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanti 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Fanti. 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 293 military records available for the last name Fanti. For the veterans among your Fanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanti lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fanti in 1957 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanti 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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