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Faneuf Family History

Faneuf 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: Phaneuf, Fanguy, Fane, Fang, Cane, Fan, Lane, Faber, Ranum, Kaneko

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Where is the Faneuf family from?

You can see how Faneuf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faneuf family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faneuf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Faneuf family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faneuf's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Faneuf families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faneuf 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 Faneuf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Faneuf. 50% of Faneuf men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Faneuf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Faneuf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faneuf 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Faneuf. 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 359 military records available for the last name Faneuf. For the veterans among your Faneuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faneuf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Faneuf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faneuf in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faneuf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faneuf 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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