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Frericks Family History

Frericks Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Frerichs found mainly in the border region of Gelderland in the Netherlands

and Westphalia and Lower Saxony in Germany.

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


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Where is the Frericks family from?

You can see how Frericks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frericks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frericks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Frericks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frericks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Frericks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frericks 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 Frericks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frericks. 48% of Frericks men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Frericks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frericks were Farm Laborer and 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frericks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frericks 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Frericks. 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 325 military records available for the last name Frericks. For the veterans among your Frericks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frericks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Frericks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Frericks in 1964 was 82, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frericks 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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