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Fanio Family History

Fanio 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: Fano, Fazio, Fabio, Fanto, Facio, Fang, Fan, Kano, Danis, Franko

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Where is the Fanio family from?

You can see how Fanio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fanio family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanio's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fanio families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanio 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 59 census records available for the last name Fanio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanio 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Fanio. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fanio. For the veterans among your Fanio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanio lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Fanio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fanio in 1990 was 85, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanio 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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