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Fennelli Family History

Fennelli 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, Fennelly, Tennell, Hennelly, Leonelli, Fanelli, Ferrelli

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Where is the Fennelli family from?

You can see how Fennelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fennelli families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fennelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fennelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fennelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fennelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fennelli. 100% of Fennelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fennelli women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Fennelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Fennelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennelli 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 Fennelli. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fennelli. For the veterans among your Fennelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Fennelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fennelli in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 1995.

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