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Fryman Family History

Fryman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Frymann or German Freimann (see Freiman) and possibly also of the Dutch cognate Vrijman.

English: from Middle English friman ‘free-born man’ (Old English frīomann frīgmann) symonymous with Freeman.

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


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Where is the Fryman family from?

You can see how Fryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Fryman families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fryman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fryman families in 1891.
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What did your Fryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fryman. 63% of Fryman 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
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Gowns (dealer)
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryman 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Fryman. 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 Fryman. For the veterans among your Fryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fryman in 1959 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fryman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryman 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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