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Frisa Family History

Frisa 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: Frisk, Fries, Rosa, Crisp, Farina, Fried, Risi, Frisch, Frasca, Rise

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Where is the Frisa family from?

You can see how Frisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frisa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frisa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Frisa families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Frisa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frisa 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 Frisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frisa. 100% of Frisa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Frisa women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Telegraph Oper
    50%

What Frisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Frisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frisa 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Frisa. 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 103 military records available for the last name Frisa. For the veterans among your Frisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frisa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Frisa in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frisa 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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