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Fanno Family History

Fanno 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: Manno, Hanno, Kanno, Fano, Panno, Anno, Fanto, Ranno, Fann, Fannon

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Where is the Fanno family from?

You can see how Fanno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Fanno families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanno's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Fanno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanno 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 Fanno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanno. 40% of Fanno men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Engineer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Fanno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanno 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fanno. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fanno. For the veterans among your Fanno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanno lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Fanno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fanno in 1974 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanno 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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