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Fazio Family History

Fazio Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Fazio a short form of Bonifazio (see Bonifacio).

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


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Where is the Fazio family from?

You can see how Fazio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fazio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fazio family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fazio's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fazio families in 1891.
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What did your Fazio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fazio. 22% of Fazio men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Fazio women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fazio were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Barber
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Operator
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fazio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazio 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Fazio. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fazio. For the veterans among your Fazio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazio lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fazio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fazio in 1943 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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