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Fannel Family History

Fannel 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: Faniel, Fandel, Fennel, Mannel, Hannel, Kannel, Daniel, Mandel

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Where is the Fannel family from?

You can see how Fannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fannel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Fannel family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fannel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fannel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannel 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 Fannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fannel. 100% of Fannel men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Fannel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Fannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannel 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Fannel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Fannel. For the veterans among your Fannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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