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Fanwell Family History

Fanwell 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: Banwell, Farwell, Manwell, Falwell, Mansell, Fennell, Maxwell

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Where is the Fanwell family from?

You can see how Fanwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fanwell families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Fanwell family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fanwell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Fanwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanwell 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 Fanwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fanwell. 100% of Fanwell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Fanwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Fanwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanwell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fanwell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fanwell. For the veterans among your Fanwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fanwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fanwell in 1965 was 79, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanwell 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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