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Fanese Family History

Fanese 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: Danese, Lanese, Farese, Banse, Ganesh, Fones, Granese, Banes, Danes

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Where is the Fanese family from?

You can see how Fanese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fanese family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanese's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fanese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fanese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Fanese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanese 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fanese. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fanese. For the veterans among your Fanese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanese lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fanese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fanese in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanese 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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