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Fannion Family History

Fannion 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, Mannion, Fannon, Cannon, Hannon, Gannon, Hennion, Bannon

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Where is the Fannion family from?

You can see how Fannion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannion family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fannion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fannion families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fannion families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Fannion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannion 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fannion. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fannion. For the veterans among your Fannion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannion lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Fannion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fannion in 1989 was 87, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannion 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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