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Fazekas Family History

Fazekas Name Meaning

Hungarian: occupational name for a potter fazekas from fazék ‘pot’.

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


Similar surnames: Farkas, Maheras, Farinas, Hazuka, Manikas, Markus, Canela, Deas

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Where is the Fazekas family from?

You can see how Fazekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazekas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Fazekas families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fazekas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fazekas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fazekas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fazekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fazekas. 40% of Fazekas men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Fazekas women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fazekas were Plumber and Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Plumber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fazekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazekas 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fazekas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fazekas. For the veterans among your Fazekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazekas lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fazekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fazekas in 1947 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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