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Friskney Family History

Friskney Surname Meaning

From Friskney (Lincs), which is recorded as Frischenei in 1086 and Freschena, Freskena, Freskeneie in the 12th century. The place-name means ‘river with fresh water’.

This etymology derives from Old English fersc and *fresc meaning ‘fresh’, with the dative forms ferscan and *frescan.

The second component of the name, ēa, translates to ‘river’. Together, these elements reflect the geographical features that characterize the region.

As a historical reference, the evolution of the name highlights the changes in language and settlement patterns over the centuries.

Understanding such place-names provides valuable insights into the local history and the environment of the area.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Friskney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friskney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Friskney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Friskney families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Friskney's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Friskney families in 1891.
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What did your Friskney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friskney. 86% of Friskney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Friskney. 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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There are 56 military records available for the last name Friskney. For the veterans among your Friskney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Friskney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Friskney in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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