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Fizell Family History

Fizell Surname 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: Frizell, Mizell, Fell, Field, Ezell, Wivell, Frizzell, Fidel, Fridell

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Where is the Fizell family from?

You can see how Fizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fizell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fizell families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fizell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fizell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fizell 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 Fizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fizell. 100% of Fizell men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fizell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Fizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fizell 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Fizell. 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 203 military records available for the last name Fizell. For the veterans among your Fizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fizell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fizell in 1958 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fizell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fizell 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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