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Fazier Family History

Fazier 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: Cazier, Lazier, Frazier, Favier, Farmer, Lanier, Faber, Fair, Faler

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Where is the Fazier family from?

You can see how Fazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fazier families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fazier's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fazier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fazier 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 Fazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fazier. 34% of Fazier men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Fazier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fazier were Chauffeur and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Fazier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Fazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fazier. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fazier. For the veterans among your Fazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazier lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Fazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fazier in 1987 was 74, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fazier 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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