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Frusher Family History

Frusher Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Frobisher (now a characteristically WR Yorks surname but well recorded in E Anglia in medieval sources) with loss of the medial syllable.

Evidence for such a development has however not been found.

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


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Where is the Frusher family from?

You can see how Frusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frusher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frusher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Frusher families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Frusher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Frusher families in 1891.
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What did your Frusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Lab and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frusher. 100% of Frusher men worked as an Agricultural Lab and 86% of Frusher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Lab
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 182 immigration records available for the last name Frusher. 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 170 military records available for the last name Frusher. For the veterans among your Frusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frusher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Frusher in 1957 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frusher 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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