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Fanney Family History

Fanney 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: Finney, Farney, Hanney, Nanney, Tanney, Janney, Canney, Kanney

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Where is the Fanney family from?

You can see how Fanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Fanney families living in Derbyshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fanney's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Fanney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanney 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 Fanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fanney. 100% of Fanney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanney 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Fanney. 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 238 military records available for the last name Fanney. For the veterans among your Fanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fanney in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanney 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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