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Frescott Family History

Frescott 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: Prescott, Trescott, Escott, Arscott, Truscott, Fresco, Wescott

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Where is the Frescott family from?

You can see how Frescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frescott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frescott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Frescott families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Frescott's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Frescott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frescott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Frescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frescott 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Frescott. 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 72 military records available for the last name Frescott. For the veterans among your Frescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frescott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Frescott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frescott in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frescott ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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