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Fanley Family History

Fanley 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: Manley, Hanley, Fawley, Farley, Finley, Fenley, Fagley, Fadley

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Where is the Fanley family from?

You can see how Fanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fanley family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fanley's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanley 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 Fanley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fanley. 100% of Fanley men worked as a Private Gardener and 82% of Fanley 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

  • Private Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Fanley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanley 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Fanley. 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 137 military records available for the last name Fanley. For the veterans among your Fanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Fanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fanley in 1971 was 49, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanley 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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