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Frizell Family History

Frizell Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Frizzell

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Frizell family from?

You can see how Frizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frizell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Frizell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Frizell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frizell families in 1891.
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What did your Frizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frizell. 82% of Frizell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shop Assistant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Frizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frizell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frizell. 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 955 military records available for the last name Frizell. For the veterans among your Frizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frizell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Frizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frizell in 1961 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frizell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frizell 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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