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Friskin Family History

Friskin 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: Riskin, Briskin, Crispin, Ruskin, Brislin, Raskin, Frisina, Diskin

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Where is the Friskin family from?

You can see how Friskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Friskin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Friskin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Friskin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Friskin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Friskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friskin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Friskin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Friskin. For the veterans among your Friskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friskin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Friskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Friskin in 1967 was 81, and 93 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friskin 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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