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Frellsen Family History

Frellsen 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: Felsen, Ellen, Elsen, Feller, Fellin, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Crellin

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Where is the Frellsen family from?

You can see how Frellsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frellsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frellsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Frellsen families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Frellsen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Frellsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frellsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frellsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frellsen. 60% of Frellsen 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
    60%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Frellsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frellsen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Frellsen. 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 76 military records available for the last name Frellsen. For the veterans among your Frellsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frellsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Frellsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frellsen in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

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