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Fazel Family History

Fazel Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): from the personal name Fāzel ‘virtuous excellent accomplished’.

A Persian form of the Arabic Fāḍil (see Fadil).

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


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Where is the Fazel family from?

You can see how Fazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fazel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fazel families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fazel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fazel families in 1911.
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What did your Fazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fazel. 37% of Fazel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fazel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Fazel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazel 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Fazel. 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 190 military records available for the last name Fazel. For the veterans among your Fazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fazel in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fazel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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