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Frishman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Frischman . Americanized form of German Frischmann .

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


Similar surnames: Frischman, Freshman, Fishman, Hirshman, Frieman, Fleishman, Fritchman

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Where is the Frishman family from?

You can see how Frishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Frishman family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Frishman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Frishman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frishman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frishman. 22% of Frishman men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Frishman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frishman were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Typist
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frishman 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Frishman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Frishman. For the veterans among your Frishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frishman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Frishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frishman in 1944 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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