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Fryeson Family History

Fryeson 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: Freson, Frieson, Bryson, Arneson, Ryerson, Franson, Frierson, Frison

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Where is the Fryeson family from?

You can see how Fryeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fryeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fryeson families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fryeson's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Fryeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryeson 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 Fryeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Fryeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryeson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fryeson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fryeson. For the veterans among your Fryeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryeson lifespan?

Average Fryeson life expectancy in 1996 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryeson 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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