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Fenello Family History

Fenello Name 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, Agnello, Rebello, Bonello, Revello, Fenelon, Fennelly

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Where is the Fenello family from?

You can see how Fenello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fenello families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fenello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fenello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fenello. 100% of Fenello 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 123 census records available for the last name Fenello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenello 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fenello. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fenello. For the veterans among your Fenello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenello lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Fenello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fenello in 1971 was 62, and 91 in 2002.

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