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Fannelli Family History

Fannelli 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, Vannelli, Iannelli, Fennell, Farnell, Cannella, Pannell

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Where is the Fannelli family from?

You can see how Fannelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fannelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fannelli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fannelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannelli 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 Fannelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fannelli. 17% of Fannelli men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Fannelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fannelli were Barber and Label Maker.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Label Maker
    34%

What Fannelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Fannelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannelli 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Fannelli. 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 121 military records available for the last name Fannelli. For the veterans among your Fannelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannelli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fannelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fannelli in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannelli 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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