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Fanaghan Family History

Fanaghan 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: Gavaghan, Flanagan, Banahan, Hanahan, Fangman, Lanahan, Lanagan

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Where is the Fanaghan family from?

You can see how Fanaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanaghan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Fanaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fanaghan families living in Cornwall. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fanaghan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Fanaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fanaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanaghan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Fanaghan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fanaghan. For the veterans among your Fanaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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