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Fannelly Family History

Fannelly 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: Fennelly, Dannelly, Fennell, Donnelly, Farnell, Cannella, Hennelly

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Where is the Fannelly family from?

You can see how Fannelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannelly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fannelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Fannelly family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fannelly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fannelly families in 1881.
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What did your Fannelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fannelly. 100% of Fannelly 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%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fannelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannelly 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Fannelly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fannelly. For the veterans among your Fannelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannelly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fannelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fannelly in 1966 was 58, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fannelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fannelly 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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