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Frascella Name Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps from a diminutive of frascio from Greek phraxos ‘ash (tree) barricade’.

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


Similar surnames: Frasca, Fradella, Cascella, Frisella, Fasanella, Guastella, Frangella

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Where is the Frascella family from?

You can see how Frascella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frascella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Frascella families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Frascella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frascella families in 1920.
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What did your Frascella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frascella. 23% of Frascella men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Frascella women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frascella were Helper and Inspector. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Iron Worker
    7%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    55%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frascella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frascella 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Frascella. 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 333 military records available for the last name Frascella. For the veterans among your Frascella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frascella lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frascella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frascella in 1959 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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