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Fezell Family History

Fezell 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: Ezell, Feazell, Dezell, Fewell, Fennell, Fell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell

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Where is the Fezell family from?

You can see how Fezell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fezell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fezell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fezell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fezell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fezell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fezell 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 Fezell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fezell. 43% of Fezell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Fezell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Fezell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fezell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fezell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fezell. For the veterans among your Fezell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fezell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fezell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fezell in 1968 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fezell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fezell 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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