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Fanale Family History

Fanale 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: Canale, Favale, Tanabe, Faille, Finkle, Canal, Angle, Casale, Natale

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Where is the Fanale family from?

You can see how Fanale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fanale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fanale families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fanale's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Fanale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fanale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanale. 59% of Fanale men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Grocer
    17%

What Fanale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Fanale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanale 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Fanale. 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 160 military records available for the last name Fanale. For the veterans among your Fanale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanale lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fanale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fanale in 1964 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanale 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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