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Frossell Family History

Frossell Name 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: Rossell, Frissell, Trussell, Rosell, Russell, Fussell, Rossello

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Where is the Frossell family from?

You can see how Frossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frossell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Frossell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Frossell families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Frossell's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Frossell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frossell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frossell. 100% of Frossell men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Frossell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Home
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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What Frossell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Frossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frossell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Frossell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Frossell. For the veterans among your Frossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frossell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1998, in the United States, Frossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Frossell in 1943 was 40, and 91 in 1998.

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