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Fazel Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): from the personal name Fāzel ‘virtuous excellent accomplished’ a Persian form of the Arabic Fāḍil (see Fadil ).

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


Similar surnames: Fadel, Fabel, Adel, Fasel, Dagel, Hazel, Axel, Lazer, Apel, Basel

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Where is the Fazel family from?

You can see how Fazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fazel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fazel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fazel families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fazel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fazel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fazel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fazel. 100% of Fazel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fazel 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Fazel. 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 190 military records available for the last name Fazel. For the veterans among your Fazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fazel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fazel in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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