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Fanie Family History

Fanie 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: Fante, Faniel, Fane, Daniel, Fang, Cane, Fan, Marie, Gange, Lane

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Where is the Fanie family from?

You can see how Fanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fanie families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fanie families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fanie's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fanie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanie 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 Fanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanie. 60% of Fanie men worked as a Porter and 100% of Fanie women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Porter
    60%
  • Farm Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Fanie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Fanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanie 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Fanie. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fanie. For the veterans among your Fanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Fanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fanie in 1974 was 59, and 74 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanie 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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