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Frabell Family History

Frabell 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: Frazell, Fradella, Frable, Flavell, Fridell, Cabell, Fredell, Fravel

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Where is the Frabell family from?

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

What did your Frabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frabell. 100% of Frabell 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 78 census records available for the last name Frabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frabell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Frabell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Frabell. For the veterans among your Frabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frabell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Frabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Frabell in 1977 was 78, and 54 in 2001.

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