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Fasanella Family History

Fasanella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a habitational name from a place so called or a diminutive of Fasana a habitational name from any of various places in southern Italy with this name.

A female personal name Fasana is recorded in 957 and it is possible that the surname could have arisen from a diminutive of this.

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


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Where is the Fasanella family from?

You can see how Fasanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fasanella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Fasanella families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fasanella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fasanella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fasanella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fasanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fasanella. 17% of Fasanella men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fasanella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fasanella were Barber and Finisher.

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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
    17%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Shoe Repair
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%

What Fasanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Fasanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fasanella 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Fasanella. 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 244 military records available for the last name Fasanella. For the veterans among your Fasanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fasanella lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Fasanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fasanella in 1943 was 27, and 76 in 2003.

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