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Frizlen Family History

Frizlen 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, Ridlen, Fritzen, Fritzler, Friley, Fridley, Friesen, Frizzle

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Where is the Frizlen family from?

You can see how Frizlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frizlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Frizlen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frizlen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frizlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frizlen 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 Frizlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frizlen. 100% of Frizlen men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Frizlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Frizlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frizlen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Frizlen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Frizlen. For the veterans among your Frizlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frizlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Frizlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frizlen in 1964 was 83, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frizlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frizlen 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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