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Fanelli Family History

Fanelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Fanello a shortened pet form of the personal name Stefano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fanelli family from?

You can see how Fanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanelli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Fanelli families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanelli's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fanelli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanelli 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 Fanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanelli. 20% of Fanelli men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Fanelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanelli were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Fanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanelli 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fanelli. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fanelli. For the veterans among your Fanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanelli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fanelli in 1942 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanelli 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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