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Fredsell Family History

Fredsell Name 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: Fredell, Reddell, Fretwell, Fridell, Friddell, Frissell, Redell

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Where is the Fredsell family from?

You can see how Fredsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredsell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fredsell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredsell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fredsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fredsell. 100% of Fredsell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Fredsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredsell 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Fredsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Fredsell. For the veterans among your Fredsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredsell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Fredsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fredsell in 1972 was 63, and 79 in 2001.

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