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Fanton Family History

Fanton Surname Meaning

Italian: from an augmentative of Fante.

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


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Where is the Fanton family from?

You can see how Fanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Fanton families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fanton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fanton families in 1911.
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What did your Fanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fanton. 60% of Fanton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fanton. 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 780 military records available for the last name Fanton. For the veterans among your Fanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fanton in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanton 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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