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Fadal Family History

Fadal 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: Nadal, Badal, Fadel, Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Fagan, Madan, Faas

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Where is the Fadal family from?

You can see how Fadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fadal family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fadal's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fadal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operatorowner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fadal. 50% of Fadal men worked as an Operatorowner. .

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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 1940

  • Operatorowner
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Fadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadal 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fadal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Fadal. For the veterans among your Fadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fadal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fadal in 1962 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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