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Fristoe Family History

Fristoe Name Meaning

Apparently of English or Welsh origin but unexplained. The family was established in the Rappahannock valley in the 1660s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Faison, Thistle, Ruston, Frisbie, Bristor, Briscoe, Wriston, Bristol

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Where is the Fristoe family from?

You can see how Fristoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fristoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fristoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Fristoe families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fristoe's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Fristoe families in 1891.
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What did your Fristoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fristoe. 100% of Fristoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Fristoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 915 military records available for the last name Fristoe. For the veterans among your Fristoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fristoe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fristoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fristoe in 1961 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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