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Faney Family History

Faney 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: Haney, Fahey, Facey, Farney, Baney, Franey, Maney, Aney, Yaney, Kaney

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Where is the Faney family from?

You can see how Faney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Faney family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Faney's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Faney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faney. 30% of Faney men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Faney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faney were Manager and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faney 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Faney. 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 187 military records available for the last name Faney. For the veterans among your Faney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Faney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faney in 1968 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

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