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Fannin Family History

Fannin Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic O Fionnáin ‘descendant of Fionnán’ a diminutive of Finn.

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


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Where is the Fannin family from?

You can see how Fannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Fannin families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fannin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fannin families in 1891.
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What did your Fannin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fannin. 70% of Fannin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Fannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannin 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 Fannin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fannin. For the veterans among your Fannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fannin in 1944 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fannin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannin 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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