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Frazell Name Meaning

English: variant of Frizzell .

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


Similar surnames: Frizell, Brazell, Feazell, Frizzle, Hazell, Frayer, Seawell, Bromell

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Where is the Frazell family from?

You can see how Frazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frazell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frazell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Frazell families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frazell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frazell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frazell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frazell. 28% of Frazell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Frazell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frazell were Porter and Proprietor. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frazell 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Frazell. 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 475 military records available for the last name Frazell. For the veterans among your Frazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frazell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Frazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Frazell in 1953 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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