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Fanands Family History

Fanands 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: Anand, Faranda, Fagan, Faas, Anania, Annis, Panas, Annand, Fernando

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Where is the Fanands family from?

You can see how Fanands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanands family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Fanands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fanands families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanands's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fanands families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fanands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanands 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fanands. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fanands. For the veterans among your Fanands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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