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Fanon Family History

Fanon 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, Sanon, Faron, Hanon, Danon, Fann, Fanton, Zanon, Canon, Manon

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Where is the Fanon family from?

You can see how Fanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fanon families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fanon's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fanon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanon 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 Fanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanon. 35% of Fanon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fanon women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fanon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Fanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanon 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Fanon. 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 107 military records available for the last name Fanon. For the veterans among your Fanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Fanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fanon in 1978 was 31, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanon 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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