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Frezzell Family History

Frezzell 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: Frizzell, Fretwell, Grizzell, Fredell, Brazzell, Rozzell, Frenzel

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Where is the Frezzell family from?

You can see how Frezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frezzell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frezzell families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Frezzell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Frezzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frezzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frezzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frezzell. 100% of Frezzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frezzell women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Frezzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Frezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frezzell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Frezzell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Frezzell. For the veterans among your Frezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frezzell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Frezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frezzell in 1966 was 62, and 33 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frezzell 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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