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Fanbain Family History

Fanbain 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: Fannin, Fantin, Fabin, Macbain, Bain, Sabin, Franklin, Albin, Hankin

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Where is the Fanbain family from?

You can see how Fanbain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanbain family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Fanbain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fanbain families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanbain's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fanbain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Fanbain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanbain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fanbain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fanbain. For the veterans among your Fanbain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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