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Fazal Family History

Fazal Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from the personal name Fazal derived from Arabic faḍl ‘excellence; virtue grace; learning’.

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


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What did your Fazal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fazal. 50% of Fazal men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fazal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazal 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Fazal. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Fazal. For the veterans among your Fazal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazal lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Fazal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fazal in 1994 was 22, and 72 in 2003.

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