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Fantelli Family History

Fantelli 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, Santelli, Antell, Rastelli, Santulli, Vannelli, Mantell

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Where is the Fantelli family from?

You can see how Fantelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fantelli families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fantelli's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fantelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantelli 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 Fantelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fantelli. 60% of Fantelli 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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Fantelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Fantelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantelli 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Fantelli. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fantelli. For the veterans among your Fantelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Fantelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fantelli in 1960 was 52, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantelli 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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