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Frels Name Meaning

North German: variant of Freels .

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


Similar surnames: Frees, Riels, Fels, Freels, Frens, Freeh, Friess, Reis, Freis, Preus

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Where is the Frels family from?

You can see how Frels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Frels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Frels families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Frels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frels. 56% of Frels men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frels women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frels were Farm Laborer and House Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frels 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Frels. 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 470 military records available for the last name Frels. For the veterans among your Frels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frels lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Frels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frels in 1958 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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