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Frissell Family History

Frissell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Frizzell.

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


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Where is the Frissell family from?

You can see how Frissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Frissell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Frissell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frissell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frissell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frissell. 60% of Frissell men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Frissell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frissell were Switchman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Switchman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Frissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frissell 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Frissell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frissell. For the veterans among your Frissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frissell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Frissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Frissell in 1947 was 43, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frissell 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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