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Fez Family History

Fez 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: Fei, Fey, Fee, Jez, Feo, Fetz, Nez, Few, Faz, Fu

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Where is the Fez family from?

You can see how Fez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fez families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Fez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fez 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Fez. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fez. For the veterans among your Fez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Fez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fez in 1968 was 83, and 73 in 1985.

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