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Fainelli Family History

Fainelli Surname 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: Fanelli, Farinelli, Finelli, Farnell, Minelli, Mainella, Pinelli

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Where is the Fainelli family from?

You can see how Fainelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fainelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fainelli family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fainelli's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fainelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fainelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Fainelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fainelli 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fainelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Fainelli. For the veterans among your Fainelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fainelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fainelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fainelli in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fainelli 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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