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Fanett Family History

Fanett Name 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: Manetta, Flett, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Fawcett, Arnett, Fant, Fett

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Where is the Fanett family from?

You can see how Fanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fanett families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fanett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanett. 100% of Fanett men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Fanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanett 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fanett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Fanett. For the veterans among your Fanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Fanett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fanett in 1969 was 91, and 89 in 1997.

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