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Fryberger Family History

Fryberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Freiberger.

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


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Where is the Fryberger family from?

You can see how Fryberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Fryberger families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Fryberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fryberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryberger 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 Fryberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryberger. 27% of Fryberger men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Fryberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fryberger were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

What Fryberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fryberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryberger 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Fryberger. 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 686 military records available for the last name Fryberger. For the veterans among your Fryberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fryberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fryberger in 1957 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryberger 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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