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Frith Family History

Frith Surname Meaning

English: variant of Firth with metathesis of -r-.

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


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Where is the Frith family from?

You can see how Frith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 928 Frith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Frith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Frith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frith 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 Frith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frith. 11% of Frith men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Frith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frith were Bricklayer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Frith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frith 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Frith. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Frith. For the veterans among your Frith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frith lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Frith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frith in 1953 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frith 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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