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Fresenius Family History

Fresenius 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: Redenius, Gresens, Resendes, Crecelius, Greenhut, Present, Freshour

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Where is the Fresenius family from?

You can see how Fresenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fresenius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fresenius families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fresenius's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fresenius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresenius 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 183 census records available for the last name Fresenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresenius 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fresenius. 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 258 military records available for the last name Fresenius. For the veterans among your Fresenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresenius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fresenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fresenius in 1962 was 83, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fresenius 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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