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Frersen Family History

Frersen 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: Iversen, Freese, Reisen, Ferren, Felsen, Fergen, Remsen, Frere

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Where is the Frersen family from?

You can see how Frersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frersen family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Frersen family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frersen's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Frersen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frersen 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 14 census records available for the last name Frersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frersen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Frersen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Frersen. For the veterans among your Frersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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