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Fawaz Family History

Fawaz Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic fawwāz ‘winner of victories’.

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


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What did your Fawaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fawaz. 100% of Fawaz men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Fawaz women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Fawaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawaz 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Fawaz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fawaz. For the veterans among your Fawaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawaz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fawaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fawaz in 1971 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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