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Frimby Family History

Frimby 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: Frisby, Friday, Risby, Brumby, Formby, Filby, Freeby, Rigby, Quimby

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Where is the Frimby family from?

You can see how Frimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frimby family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Frimby family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frimby's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Frimby families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Frimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frimby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Frimby. 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 5 military records available for the last name Frimby. For the veterans among your Frimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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