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Fanns Family History

Fanns 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: Fann, Manns, Fang, Fan, Mann, Hanna, Banks, Danis, Faas, Kann

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Where is the Fanns family from?

You can see how Fanns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fanns families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Fanns families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanns's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fanns families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Fanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanns 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Fanns. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fanns. For the veterans among your Fanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanns 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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