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Fanella Family History

Fanella Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Fanelli.

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


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Where is the Fanella family from?

You can see how Fanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fanella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fanella families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fanella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fanella families in 1911.
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What did your Fanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fanella. 35% of Fanella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Fanella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fanella were Truck Driver and Washerwomen.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Washerwomen
    29%

What Fanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanella 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Fanella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Fanella. For the veterans among your Fanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fanella in 1962 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanella 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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