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Fanora Family History

Fanora 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: Fanara, Arora, Nora, Fara, Flora, Manera, Favara, Canova, Faiola

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Where is the Fanora family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fanora ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tanner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fanora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanora 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fanora. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fanora. For the veterans among your Fanora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanora lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Fanora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fanora in 1971 was 61, and 102 in 1998.

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