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Fazen Family History

Fazen 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: Faden, Fazel, Hazen, Falen, Kazen, Fagen, Bazen, Fan, Hagen, Maze

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Where is the Fazen family from?

You can see how Fazen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fazen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fazen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fazen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fazen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fazen 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 Fazen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fazen. 34% of Fazen men worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Fazen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Fazen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fazen. 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 113 military records available for the last name Fazen. For the veterans among your Fazen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Fazen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fazen in 1975 was 82, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fazen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fazen 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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