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Fial Family History

Fial 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: Fiala, Dial, Vial, Fiel, Fill, Rial, Gill, Kiel, Fan, Gal

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Where is the Fial family from?

You can see how Fial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fial family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fial families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Fial family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fial's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fial families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fial 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 Fial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fial. 50% of Fial men worked as a Painter and 100% of Fial women worked as a Sales 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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Fial family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Fial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fial 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Fial. 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 653 military records available for the last name Fial. For the veterans among your Fial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fial lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fial in 1964 was 72, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fial

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fial 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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