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Fanestil Family History

Fanestil 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: Majestic, Van Til, Anctil, Nestel, Faletti, Janeski, Fanelli, Ernesti

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Where is the Fanestil family from?

You can see how Fanestil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanestil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fanestil family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanestil's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Fanestil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanestil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fanestil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Fanestil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanestil 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fanestil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fanestil. For the veterans among your Fanestil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanestil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fanestil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fanestil in 1973 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanestil 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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