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Faniel Family History

Faniel Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained. In some cases possibly also northern French or Walloon: topographic name for someone who lived on or near marshy ground.

It is derived from a diminutive of fagne ‘quagmire’. This surname is rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faniel family from?

You can see how Faniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Faniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Faniel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 32% of all the recorded Faniel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Faniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faniel 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 Faniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faniel. 54% of Faniel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Faniel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faniel were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Faniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faniel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Faniel. 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 116 military records available for the last name Faniel. For the veterans among your Faniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faniel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Faniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Faniel in 1957 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faniel 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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