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Frysdale Family History

Frysdale 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: Drysdale, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Iredale, Teesdale, Barksdale, Ragsdale

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Where is the Frysdale family from?

You can see how Frysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frysdale family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Frysdale families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Frysdale family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Frysdale's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Frysdale families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frysdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Frysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frysdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Frysdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frysdale. For the veterans among your Frysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frysdale lifespan?

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