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Fanx Family History

Fanx 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: Fang, Fan, Faix, Fant, Fano, Faux, Fank, Fax, Fann, Fane

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Where is the Fanx family from?

You can see how Fanx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanx family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Fanx families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Fanx families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanx's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fanx families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanx 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 54 census records available for the last name Fanx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanx 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fanx. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fanx. For the veterans among your Fanx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanx lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanx 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanx

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