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Fanini Family History

Fanini 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: Fantini, Farina, Falin, Fain, Nanni, Canino, Farin, Faniel, Farino

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Where is the Fanini family from?

You can see how Fanini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fanini families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fanini's in USA. California had the highest population of Fanini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Fanini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanini 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Fanini. 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 54 military records available for the last name Fanini. For the veterans among your Fanini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanini lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fanini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fanini in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanini 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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