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Fricks Name Meaning

Altered form of German Frick with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames. Americanized form of German Fritz . Compare Frix .

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


Similar surnames: Frick, Ricks, Brick, Frink, Feick, Fricke, Fick, Frings, Frickel

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Where is the Fricks family from?

You can see how Fricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fricks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fricks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Fricks families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fricks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fricks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fricks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fricks. 35% of Fricks men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Fricks women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fricks were Manager and Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fricks 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Fricks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fricks. For the veterans among your Fricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fricks lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fricks in 1947 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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