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Frierson Family History

Frierson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Frier (see Freer ).

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


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Where is the Frierson family from?

You can see how Frierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Frierson families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Frierson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Frierson families in 1891.
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What did your Frierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frierson. 24% of Frierson men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Frierson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frierson were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Frierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frierson 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Frierson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Frierson. For the veterans among your Frierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frierson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Frierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Frierson in 1941 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frierson 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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