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Fane Name Meaning

English: variant of Fayne .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Faine, Dane, Hane, Bane, Gane, Fare, Frane, Vane, Jane, Cane

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Where is the Fane family from?

You can see how Fane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Fane families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Fane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fane. 45% of Fane men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Fane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fane 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Fane. For the veterans among your Fane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fane lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fane in 1957 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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