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Frizell Family History

Frizell Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Frizzell

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


Similar surnames: Frazell, Frissell, Frizzle, Friddell, Feazell, Fridell, Driskell

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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 1911 there were 12 Frizell families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Frizell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frizell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frizell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frizell. 43% of Frizell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Cooper
    15%
  • Student
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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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 Canada, 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.

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