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Fanlon Family History

Fanlon 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: Hanlon, Fenlon, Fallon, Fanton, Fannon, Manton, Cannon, Tallon

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Where is the Fanlon family from?

You can see how Fanlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanlon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Fanlon families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fanlon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fanlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanlon 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 260 census records available for the last name Fanlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanlon 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fanlon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fanlon. For the veterans among your Fanlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanlon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fanlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fanlon in 1962 was 88, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanlon 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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