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Fannon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Fannin .

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


Similar surnames: Lannon, Fann, Cannon, Hannon, Bannon, Gannon, Mannion, Brannon

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Where is the Fannon family from?

You can see how Fannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 69 Fannon families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fannon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fannon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fannon. 59% of Fannon men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Fannon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fannon were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Private Means. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    59%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fannon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fannon. For the veterans among your Fannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fannon in 1948 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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