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Fanoe Family History

Fanoe 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: Fante, Fano, Fane, Ganoe, Fang, Cane, Fan, Noe, Gange, Lane

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Where is the Fanoe family from?

You can see how Fanoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanoe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Fanoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fanoe families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanoe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fanoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanoe 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 Fanoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanoe. 50% of Fanoe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Rancher
    50%

What Fanoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Fanoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanoe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fanoe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fanoe. For the veterans among your Fanoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanoe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fanoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fanoe in 1968 was 76, and 2 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanoe 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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