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Fanelle Family History

Fanelle 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, Janelle, Fanella, Lavelle, Capelle, Faille, Vanella, Farnell

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Where is the Fanelle family from?

You can see how Fanelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fanelle families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fanelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fanelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanelle 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 Fanelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanelle. 48% of Fanelle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Fanelle women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanelle were Manager and Packer.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Fanelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanelle 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Fanelle. 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 57 military records available for the last name Fanelle. For the veterans among your Fanelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fanelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fanelle in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanelle 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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