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Fanus Family History

Fanus 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: Hanus, Faus, Janus, Manus, Ganus, Fang, Fan, Banks, Danis, Faas

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Where is the Fanus family from?

You can see how Fanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fanus families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fanus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fanus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanus 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 Fanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanus. 72% of Fanus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Fanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanus 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Fanus. 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 146 military records available for the last name Fanus. For the veterans among your Fanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Fanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fanus in 1960 was 59, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanus 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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