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Frisbe Family History

Frisbe 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, Friske, Frisbey, Frisbie, Frisbee, Frisch, Rise, Riebe, Fiske

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Where is the Frisbe family from?

You can see how Frisbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frisbe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frisbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Frisbe family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Frisbe's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Frisbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frisbe 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 Frisbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frisbe. 67% of Frisbe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frisbe 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Frisbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Frisbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frisbe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Frisbe. 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 91 military records available for the last name Frisbe. For the veterans among your Frisbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frisbe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Frisbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frisbe in 1978 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frisbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frisbe 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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