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Fanto Family History

Fanto Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a habitational name from Fanto in Calabria.

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


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Where is the Fanto family from?

You can see how Fanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fanto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fanto families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanto's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fanto families in 1911.
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What did your Fanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mangler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanto. 65% of Fanto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fanto women worked as a Mangler.

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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
    65%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mangler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanto 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Fanto. 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 406 military records available for the last name Fanto. For the veterans among your Fanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fanto in 1962 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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