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Fannell Family History

Fannell 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: Fennell, Farnell, Pannell, Funnell, Finnell, Cannell, Mansell

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Where is the Fannell family from?

You can see how Fannell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Fannell families living in Dorset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fannell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Fannell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannell 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 Fannell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fannell. 100% of Fannell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fannell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fannell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannell 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Fannell. 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 204 military records available for the last name Fannell. For the veterans among your Fannell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fannell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fannell in 1963 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fannell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannell 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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