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Fanara Family History

Fanara Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name from medieval Greek phanaras ‘lamp maker’ or ‘beacon keeper’ from phanos ‘torch beacon lamp’.

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


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Where is the Fanara family from?

You can see how Fanara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fanara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fanara families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fanara's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fanara families in 1911.
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What did your Fanara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanara. 58% of Fanara men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Fanara women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanara were Salesman and Shoe Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanara 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Fanara. 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 298 military records available for the last name Fanara. For the veterans among your Fanara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanara lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fanara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fanara in 1947 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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