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Fanin Family History

Fanin 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: Falin, Fain, Farin, Fannin, Fantin, Fagin, Fann, Zanin, Fabin, Fang

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Where is the Fanin family from?

You can see how Fanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Fanin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fanin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanin 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 Fanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Powder Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanin. 25% of Fanin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fanin women worked as a Powder Wrapper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farme Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Powder Wrapper
    100%

What Fanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Fanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanin 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fanin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Fanin. For the veterans among your Fanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fanin in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanin 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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