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Fradel Family History

Fradel 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: Radel, Gradel, Fravel, Fadel, Fraser, Rader, Redel, Brandel, Fradella

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Where is the Fradel family from?

You can see how Fradel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fradel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fradel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fradel families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fradel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fradel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fradel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Fradel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fradel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Fradel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fradel. For the veterans among your Fradel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fradel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fradel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fradel in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fradel 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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