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Faanes Family History

Faanes 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: Farnes, Barnes, Faas, Raines, Haynes, Fornes, Fones, Gaines, Baines

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What did your Faanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faanes. 100% of Faanes men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Faanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faanes 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Faanes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Faanes. For the veterans among your Faanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faanes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Faanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faanes in 1968 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faanes 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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