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Fresse Family History

Fresse 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: Freese, Kresse, Frease, Frese, Freise, Fosse, Kress, Reese, Jesse

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Where is the Fresse family from?

You can see how Fresse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fresse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fresse families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fresse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fresse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fresse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fresse. 34% of Fresse men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Printer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Fresse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresse 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Fresse. 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 133 military records available for the last name Fresse. For the veterans among your Fresse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fresse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fresse in 1971 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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