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Fryxell Family History

Fryxell 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: Rydell, Fridell, Fredell, Frizell, Frazell, Troxell, Fennell, Fell

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Where is the Fryxell family from?

You can see how Fryxell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryxell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryxell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fryxell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryxell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fryxell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryxell 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 Fryxell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryxell. 40% of Fryxell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fryxell 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
    40%
  • Office Work
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fryxell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Fryxell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryxell 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Fryxell. 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 145 military records available for the last name Fryxell. For the veterans among your Fryxell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryxell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fryxell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fryxell in 1961 was 47, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fryxell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryxell 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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