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Fressell Family History

Fressell 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: Frissell, Trussell, Gressel, Russell, Fussell, Fretwell, Ressel

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Where is the Fressell family from?

You can see how Fressell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fressell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fressell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fressell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fressell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fressell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fressell 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 140 census records available for the last name Fressell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fressell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fressell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fressell. For the veterans among your Fressell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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