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Fannett Family History

Fannett 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: Gannett, Annett, Vannett, Garnett, Barnett, Bennett, Fawcett, Arnett

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Where is the Fannett family from?

You can see how Fannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fannett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fannett family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannett's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Fannett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Fannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannett 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fannett. 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 111 military records available for the last name Fannett. For the veterans among your Fannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fannett in 1973 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannett 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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