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Frevold Family History

Frevold 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: Fevold, Brovold, Revord, Field, Record, Arnold, Reynold, Feld, Trevor

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Where is the Frevold family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frevold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frevold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frevold. 50% of Frevold men worked as a Chauffeur.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Frevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frevold 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Frevold. 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 32 military records available for the last name Frevold. For the veterans among your Frevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frevold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Frevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frevold in 1963 was 57, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frevold 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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