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Frigden Family History

Frigden Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Frieden, Rigdon, Frieder, Brogden, Frigon, Fritzen, Friesen, Riggen

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Where is the Frigden family from?

You can see how Frigden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frigden family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Frigden family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Frigden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Frigden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Frigden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frigden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Frigden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frigden. For the veterans among your Frigden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frigden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Frigden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Frigden in 1972 was 83, and 85 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frigden 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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