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Fresl Family History

Fresl 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: Freel, Fresh, Kresl, Frese, Real, Fries, Fell, Kress, Freer, Feil

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Where is the Fresl family from?

You can see how Fresl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fresl families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Fresl families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fresl's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fresl families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresl 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 46 census records available for the last name Fresl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresl 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fresl. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fresl. For the veterans among your Fresl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Fresl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fresl in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fresl 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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