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Fannes Family History

Fannes 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: Mannes, Farnes, Hannes, Sannes, Barnes, Tanner, Annis, Raines, Haynes

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Where is the Fannes family from?

You can see how Fannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fannes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fannes families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fannes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fannes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fannes. 100% of Fannes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Fannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fannes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fannes. For the veterans among your Fannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Fannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fannes in 1981 was 63, and 43 in 1999.

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