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Frevill Family History

Frevill 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: Revill, Revilla, Revell, Fredell, Reville, Bevill, Freehill, Nevill

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Where is the Frevill family from?

You can see how Frevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frevill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Frevill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frevill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Frevill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Frevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frevill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Frevill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Frevill. For the veterans among your Frevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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