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Fanyon Family History

Fanyon 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: Lanyon, Fanton, Fannon, Manton, Cannon, Kenyon, Fenton, Falcon, Anson

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Where is the Fanyon family from?

You can see how Fanyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanyon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanyon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Fanyon families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanyon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fanyon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Fanyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanyon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fanyon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fanyon. For the veterans among your Fanyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanyon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Fanyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fanyon in 1969 was 50, and 44 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanyon 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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