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Frelson Family History

Frelson 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: Freson, Elson, Felton, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Greason, Belson

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Where is the Frelson family from?

You can see how Frelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Frelson family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Frelson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Frelson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Frelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frelson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Frelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Frelson. For the veterans among your Frelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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