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Fryzel Family History

Fryzel 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: Friel, Fazel, Fravel, Freel, Orzel, Kruzel, Frazee, Finzel, Frazer

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Where is the Fryzel family from?

You can see how Fryzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fryzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fryzel families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fryzel's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Fryzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fryzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machinist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryzel. 30% of Fryzel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fryzel women worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Fryzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Fryzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryzel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Fryzel. 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 130 military records available for the last name Fryzel. For the veterans among your Fryzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fryzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fryzel in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

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