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Frymyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Freimeier (see Freemyer ).

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


Similar surnames: Frymoyer, Freemyer, Rymer, Freyer, Fryer, Crysler, Cryer, Fyler

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Where is the Frymyer family from?

You can see how Frymyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frymyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frymyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Frymyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frymyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frymyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frymyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frymyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frymyer. 28% of Frymyer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Frymyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frymyer were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Frymyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frymyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Frymyer. 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 167 military records available for the last name Frymyer. For the veterans among your Frymyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frymyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frymyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frymyer in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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