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Faneran Family History

Faneran 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: Fineran, Ganesan, Manera, Farran, Fanara, Finneran, Fangman, Fineman

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Where is the Faneran family from?

You can see how Faneran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faneran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faneran family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Faneran's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Faneran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faneran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faneran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sugar Refiner Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Faneran. 100% of Faneran men worked as a Sugar Refiner Labourer Heavy Worker.

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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

  • Sugar Refiner Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

What Faneran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Faneran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faneran 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Faneran. 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 2 military records available for the last name Faneran. For the veterans among your Faneran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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