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Frinton Family History

Frinton 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: Brinton, Finton, Linton, Hinton, Quinton, Fenton, Winton, Clinton

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Where is the Frinton family from?

You can see how Frinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Frinton family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frinton's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Frinton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Frinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Frinton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Frinton. For the veterans among your Frinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frinton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frinton in 1968 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frinton 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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