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Frezell Family History

Frezell 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: Fredell, Frizell, Frazell, Ezell, Fretwell, Frizzell, Farewell

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Where is the Frezell family from?

You can see how Frezell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frezell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frezell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Frezell families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Frezell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frezell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frezell 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 Frezell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frezell. 100% of Frezell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Frezell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Frezell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frezell 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Frezell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Frezell. For the veterans among your Frezell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frezell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Frezell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Frezell in 1968 was 68, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frezell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frezell 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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