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Frinks Family History

Frinks 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: Frink, Frings, Brinks, Rinks, Franks, Finks, Fricks, Frank, Fries

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Where is the Frinks family from?

You can see how Frinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frinks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Frinks families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Frinks's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Frinks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frinks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frinks. 50% of Frinks men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Frinks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frinks were Trucking and Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Trucking
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Frinks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Frinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinks 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Frinks. 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 90 military records available for the last name Frinks. For the veterans among your Frinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frinks lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Frinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frinks in 1948 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frinks 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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