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Fezel Family History

Fezel 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: Fazel, Fenzel, Feazel, Peel, Fell, Hazel, Edel, Kozel, Redel, Feil

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Where is the Fezel family from?

You can see how Fezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fezel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fezel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fezel families living in Arkansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fezel's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Fezel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fezel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fezel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Fezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fezel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fezel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fezel. For the veterans among your Fezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fezel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Fezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fezel in 1969 was 58, and 78 in 1993.

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