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Fresvik Family History

Fresvik Surname 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: Resnik, Brevik, Lesnik, Cresci, Frein, Crespi, Fredrick, Reznik

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Where is the Fresvik family from?

You can see how Fresvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fresvik families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fresvik's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Fresvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fresvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fresvik. 100% of Fresvik men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fresvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Fresvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresvik 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fresvik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fresvik. For the veterans among your Fresvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresvik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fresvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fresvik in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fresvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fresvik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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