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Frestel Family History

Frestel 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: Gressel, Ressel, Kestel, Trester, Brester, Nestel, Dresel, Rester

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Where is the Frestel family from?

You can see how Frestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frestel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Frestel families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frestel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frestel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frestel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frestel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frestel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Frestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frestel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Frestel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Frestel. For the veterans among your Frestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frestel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Frestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Frestel in 1969 was 71, and 74 in 1993.

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