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Fangan Family History

Fangan 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: Fagan, Mangan, Langan, Fangman, Fang, Fabian, Mannan, Pagan, Farman

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Where is the Fangan family from?

You can see how Fangan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fangan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fangan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Fangan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fangan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fangan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Fangan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fangan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fangan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fangan. For the veterans among your Fangan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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