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Fryslie Family History

Fryslie 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: Frisbie, Foyle, Leslie, Ainslie, Fairlie, Brislin, Frable, Emslie

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Where is the Fryslie family from?

You can see how Fryslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryslie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fryslie families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryslie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fryslie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryslie 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 Fryslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryslie. 65% of Fryslie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fryslie women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fryslie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Fryslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryslie 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fryslie. 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 113 military records available for the last name Fryslie. For the veterans among your Fryslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryslie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fryslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fryslie in 1957 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fryslie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryslie 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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