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Frisell Family History

Frisell Name Meaning

see Frizzell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fridell, Frisella, Frizell, Frissell, Rishell, Rosell, Fussell

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Where is the Frisell family from?

You can see how Frisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frisell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frisell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Frisell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Frisell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frisell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frisell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frisell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frisell. 50% of Frisell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frisell 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Frisell. 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 110 military records available for the last name Frisell. For the veterans among your Frisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frisell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Frisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frisell in 1946 was 45, and 74 in 2003.

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