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Fanney Family History

Fanney 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: Finney, Farney, Hanney, Nanney, Tanney, Janney, Canney, Kanney

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Where is the Fanney family from?

You can see how Fanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Fanney families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fanney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanney. 20% of Fanney men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Fanney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanney were New Worker and Saleslady. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanney 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Fanney. 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 238 military records available for the last name Fanney. For the veterans among your Fanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fanney in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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