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Fijal Family History

Fijal 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: Vinal, Fiala, Dial, Mihal, Vial, Vital, Bilal, Fila, Fidel, Vidal

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Where is the Fijal family from?

You can see how Fijal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fijal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fijal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fijal families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fijal's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fijal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fijal 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 Fijal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fijal. 100% of Fijal men worked as a Dyer.

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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

  • Dyer
    100%

What Fijal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Fijal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fijal 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Fijal. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fijal. For the veterans among your Fijal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fijal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fijal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fijal in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fijal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fijal 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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