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Fanell Family History

Fanell 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: Farnell, Canell, Fanelli, Fanella, Mansell, Fennell, Fell, Fall

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Where is the Fanell family from?

You can see how Fanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Fanell families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fanell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fanell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanell 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 Fanell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fanell. 100% of Fanell men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Fanell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Fanell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fanell. 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 786 military records available for the last name Fanell. For the veterans among your Fanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Fanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fanell in 1979 was 61, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanell 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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