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Fanous Family History

Fanous Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): probably from Egyptian Arabic fānūs ‘lamp’ a loanword from Greek phanos (see Fanara).

Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fanous family from?

You can see how Fanous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanous family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fanous families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanous's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fanous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanous 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 Fanous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanous. 100% of Fanous women worked as a Housework.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Fanous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanous 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Fanous. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fanous. For the veterans among your Fanous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanous lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Fanous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fanous in 1976 was 88, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanous 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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