This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fagnes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fagnes Family History

Fagnes 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: Agnes, Farnes, Barnes, Magnus, Raines, Haynes, Fornes, Vignes, Agnew

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fagnes family from?

You can see how Fagnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagnes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fagnes family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagnes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fagnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fagnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Fagnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagnes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fagnes

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Fagnes. 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.

View all Fagnes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Fagnes. For the veterans among your Fagnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fagnes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fagnes family history

Discover More

What is the average Fagnes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagnes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fagnes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial