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Fann Family History

Fann Surname Meaning

English: variant of Vann. Shortened form of Irish McFann. Chinese: variant of Fan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fann family from?

You can see how Fann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Fann families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fann families in 1891.
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What did your Fann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coppersmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fann. 100% of Fann men worked as a Coppersmith and 100% of Fann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coppersmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fann. For the veterans among your Fann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fann in 1944 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fann 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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