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Fannington Family History

Fannington 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: Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Farrington, Cunnington

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Where is the Fannington family from?

You can see how Fannington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannington family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Fannington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fannington family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fannington's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Fannington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannington 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 130 census records available for the last name Fannington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannington 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fannington. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fannington. For the veterans among your Fannington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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