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Fanna Family History

Fanna 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: Hanna, Manna, Sanna, Anna, Danna, Nanna, Fanta, Fann, Fang, Fan

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Where is the Fanna family from?

You can see how Fanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Fanna families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fanna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fanna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanna 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 Fanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanna. 43% of Fanna men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Fanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Fanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanna 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Fanna. 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 33 military records available for the last name Fanna. For the veterans among your Fanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanna lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Fanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fanna in 1983 was 81, and 58 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanna 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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