Origins of the Faning surname
About the Fanings
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Interesting facts about Faning
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Fanings most likely to marry?
Fanning Or Fanings
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What are the most common Faning first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Fanings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Fanings in 1921
At Home
3
Dressmaker
3
Wholesale Flower Saleswoman
3
Dress Maker
2
House Keeper
2
Commmon male occupations for Fanings in 1921
Printer Compositor
4
Clerk
2
Musician
2
Assistant Master Curate Of Brentwood M A
1
Bank Clerk
1
