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Fressel Family History

Fressel 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: Gressel, Ressel, Dressel, Fessel, Tressel, Pressel, Kessel, Brassel

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Where is the Fressel family from?

You can see how Fressel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fressel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fressel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fressel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fressel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fressel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fressel 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 115 census records available for the last name Fressel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fressel 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Fressel. 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 115 military records available for the last name Fressel. For the veterans among your Fressel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fressel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Fressel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fressel in 1979 was 66, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fressel 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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