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Fanelly Family History

Fanelly 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, Fanella, Vanella, Farnell, Canell, Farrelly, Manella

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Where is the Fanelly family from?

You can see how Fanelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fanelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fanelly family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanelly's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Fanelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanelly 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 Fanelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Officer Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanelly. 50% of Fanelly men worked as a Barber and 100% of Fanelly women worked as an Officer Work.

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Officer Work
    100%

What Fanelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Fanelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanelly 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Fanelly. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fanelly. For the veterans among your Fanelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanelly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fanelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fanelly in 1966 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanelly 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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