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Fannella Family History

Fannella 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: Cannella, Mannella, Fanella, Fennell, Vanella, Farnell, Fasanella

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Where is the Fannella family from?

You can see how Fannella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fannella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fannella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fannella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fannella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fannella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fannella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fannella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fannella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fannella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Fannella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fannella 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fannella. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fannella. For the veterans among your Fannella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fannella lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Fannella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fannella in 1976 was 57, and 75 in 1980.

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