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Fanum Family History

Fanum 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: Ranum, Lanum, Farnum, Fang, Fan, Baum, Narum, Farm, Faul, Fant

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Where is the Fanum family from?

You can see how Fanum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanum family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Fanum family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanum's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fanum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanum 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 74 census records available for the last name Fanum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanum 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fanum. 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 Fanum. For the veterans among your Fanum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Fanum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fanum in 1978 was 94, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanum 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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