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Fanyak Family History

Fanyak 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: Banyas, Manak, Banyai, Hanak, Janak, Fank, Fayad, Fanta, Kanak, Yanak

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Where is the Fanyak family from?

You can see how Fanyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fanyak family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanyak's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fanyak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fanyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanyak 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fanyak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fanyak. For the veterans among your Fanyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanyak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fanyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fanyak in 1973 was 59, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanyak 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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