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Fanaly Family History

Fanaly 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: Kanaly, Canal, Kanagy, Manalo, Kanady, Fanara, Manary, Canary, Canale

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Where is the Fanaly family from?

You can see how Fanaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Fanaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fanaly family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanaly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fanaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanaly 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 32 census records available for the last name Fanaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanaly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fanaly. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fanaly. For the veterans among your Fanaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanaly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Fanaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fanaly in 1971 was 61, and 53 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanaly 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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