This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fanington family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fanington Family History

Fanington 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: Henington, Farrington, Babington, Lenington, Arington, Penington

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fanington family from?

You can see how Fanington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Fanington families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fanington's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fanington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fanington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fanington. 100% of Fanington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Fanington | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fanington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Fanington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fanington

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Fanington. 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.

View all Fanington immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Fanington. For the veterans among your Fanington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fanington military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fanington family history

Discover More

What is the average Fanington lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanington 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanington

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fanington family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial