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Fanok Family History

Fanok 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: Fano, Fank, Fang, Frank, Fan, Bank, Rank, Kano, Panek, Falk

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Where is the Fanok family from?

You can see how Fanok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fanok families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fanok's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fanok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanok 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 Fanok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Own Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanok. 100% of Fanok men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fanok women worked as an Own Home.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Own Home
    100%

What Fanok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Fanok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanok 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Fanok. 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 73 military records available for the last name Fanok. For the veterans among your Fanok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanok lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fanok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fanok in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanok 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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