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Fazzolari Family History

Fazzolari Surname Meaning

Italian: from Old Italian fazzulo ‘kerchief’ from Late Latin faciolum.

It probably originated as a nickname for someone who habitually wore a kerchief.

Alternatively, it could serve as an occupational name for someone who made kerchiefs.

This etymology highlights the connection between personal attributes and profession in naming conventions.

Such names often provide insight into societal practices and cultural significance over time.

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


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Where is the Fazzolari family from?

You can see how Fazzolari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazzolari family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fazzolari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fazzolari family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fazzolari's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Fazzolari families in 1920.
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What did your Fazzolari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fazzolari. 50% of Fazzolari 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Labor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Fazzolari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazzolari 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Fazzolari. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fazzolari. For the veterans among your Fazzolari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazzolari lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fazzolari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fazzolari in 1958 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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