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Faza Family History

Faza 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: Maza, Fava, Fara, Fata, Fama, Caza, Daza, Faga, Faia, Laza

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Where is the Faza family from?

You can see how Faza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Faza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faza family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faza's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Faza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faza 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 Faza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Reg Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faza. 100% of Faza women worked as a Reg Nurse.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Reg Nurse
    100%

What Faza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Faza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faza 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Faza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Faza. For the veterans among your Faza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faza lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Faza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Faza in 1972 was 68, and 56 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faza 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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