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Frings Family History

Frings Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Severin (see Frink).

This surname is found mainly in Westphalia and adjacent Dutch Limburg.

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


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Where is the Frings family from?

You can see how Frings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Frings families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Frings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frings families in 1891.
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What did your Frings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frings. 100% of Frings 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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frings 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Frings. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frings. For the veterans among your Frings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Frings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frings in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frings 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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