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Fanar Family History

Fanar 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: Fanara, Fang, Lazar, Fan, Rana, Dana, Haar, Fagan, Faas, Tatar

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Where is the Fanar family from?

You can see how Fanar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fanar families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fanar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fanar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fanar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fanar. 100% of Fanar men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 95% of Fanar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • House Duties
    6%

What Fanar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanar 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Fanar. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fanar. For the veterans among your Fanar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fanar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fanar in 1965 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanar 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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