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Fadel Family History

Fadel Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Fadil.

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


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Where is the Fadel family from?

You can see how Fadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fadel family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fadel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Fadel families in 1891.
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What did your Fadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fadel. 32% of Fadel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadel 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Fadel. 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 255 military records available for the last name Fadel. For the veterans among your Fadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fadel in 1953 was 51, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadel 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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