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Faz Family History

Faz Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably a nickname from faz ‘face’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Faz family from?

You can see how Faz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Faz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Faz families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Faz's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Faz families in 1891.
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What did your Faz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faz. 32% of Faz 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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Shearer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faz 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 Faz. 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 209 military records available for the last name Faz. For the veterans among your Faz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Faz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Faz in 1952 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faz 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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