This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fagnano family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fagnano Family History

Fagnano 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: Magnano, Fagnani, Fagnant, Fagan, Magnan, Nagano, Farnan, Bagnato

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fagnano family from?

You can see how Fagnano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagnano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fagnano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fagnano families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fagnano's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Fagnano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagnano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fagnano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fagnano. 28% of Fagnano men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Fagnano women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fagnano were Laborer and Housework.

View Census Data for Fagnano | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Retail Fruit Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Fagnano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Fagnano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagnano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fagnano

Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Fagnano. 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.

View all Fagnano immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Fagnano. For the veterans among your Fagnano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fagnano military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fagnano family history

Discover More

What is the average Fagnano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fagnano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fagnano in 1965 was 86, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fagnano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagnano 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fagnano family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial