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Fannon Family History

Fannon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fannin.

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


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Where is the Fannon family from?

You can see how Fannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Fannon families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fannon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fannon families in 1911.
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What did your Fannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fannon. 60% of Fannon men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Fannon women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Fannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fannon. 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 Fannon. For the veterans among your Fannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fannon in 1948 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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