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Fania Family History

Fania 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: Faria, Bania, Kania, Favia, Faia, Nania, Fanta, Mania, Fang, Fan

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Where is the Fania family from?

You can see how Fania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fania family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fania families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fania families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fania's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fania families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fania surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fania. 60% of Fania men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Fania women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Fania family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Fania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fania 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Fania. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fania. For the veterans among your Fania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fania lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fania in 1966 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fania

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fania 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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