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Fiol Family History

Fiol Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname from fiol a variant of fillol ‘godson adopted son’ from Latin filiolus.

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


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Where is the Fiol family from?

You can see how Fiol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fiol families living in Norfolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fiol's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Fiol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fiol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiol. 67% of Fiol men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fiol women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Brick Layer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Fiol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiol 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fiol. 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 259 military records available for the last name Fiol. For the veterans among your Fiol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fiol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fiol in 1965 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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