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Fannian Family History

Fannian 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: Fannin, Fabian, Mannan, Farnan, Hannan, Annan, Hannigan, Cannan

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Where is the Fannian family from?

You can see how Fannian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Fannian families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Fannian family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannian's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fannian families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fannian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannian 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fannian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fannian. For the veterans among your Fannian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fannian

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