This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Frerking family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Frerking Family History

Frerking Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): variant of Frederking.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Frerking family from?

You can see how Frerking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frerking family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frerking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Frerking families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frerking's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frerking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frerking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Frerking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frerking. 53% of Frerking men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Frerking women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frerking were Carpenter and Farmer.

View Census Data for Frerking | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Frerking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frerking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frerking census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Frerking

Passenger Lists

There are 179 immigration records available for the last name Frerking. 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.

View all Frerking immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Frerking. For the veterans among your Frerking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Frerking military records

You've only scratched the surface of Frerking family history

Discover More

What is the average Frerking lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Frerking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frerking in 1941 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frerking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frerking 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Frerking family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial