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Fanean Family History

Fanean 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: Fagan, Fabian, Mannan, Mangan, Farman, Ganesan, Farfan, Langan

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Where is the Fanean family from?

You can see how Fanean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanean family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fanean family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanean's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fanean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanean 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 59 census records available for the last name Fanean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanean 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fanean. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fanean. For the veterans among your Fanean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanean lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fanean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fanean in 1969 was 56, and 34 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanean 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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