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Fannins Family History

Fannins 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: Fannin, Fanning, Annis, Kanning, Manning, Hanning, Canning, Panning

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Where is the Fannins family from?

You can see how Fannins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fannins family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannins's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fannins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannins 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 109 census records available for the last name Fannins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannins 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fannins. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fannins. For the veterans among your Fannins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Fannins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fannins in 1969 was 54, and 77 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannins 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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