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Fatula Family History

Fatula Name Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia and Ukraine): from the personal name Fatula hypocoristic form of the Biblical name Josafat Hebrew Yehoshafat composed of the elements meanng ‘God’ and ‘judge’.

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


Similar surnames: Matava, Favela, Hatala, Mamula, Kula, Lalla, Bakula, Sutula, Fabela

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Where is the Fatula family from?

You can see how Fatula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fatula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Fatula families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fatula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fatula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fatula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fatula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fatula. 52% of Fatula men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Fatula women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fatula were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    52%
  • Miner
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    39%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Fatula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fatula 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Fatula. 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 268 military records available for the last name Fatula. For the veterans among your Fatula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fatula lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fatula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fatula in 1959 was 23, and 93 in 2004.

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