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Friarson Family History

Friarson 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: Frierson, Farson, Rierson, Franson, Frison, Frieson, Grierson, Parson

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Where is the Friarson family from?

You can see how Friarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friarson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friarson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Friarson families living in Arkansas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Friarson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Friarson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friarson 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 Friarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friarson. 50% of Friarson men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Friarson women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friarson were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Helper
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Friarson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Friarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friarson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Friarson. 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 70 military records available for the last name Friarson. For the veterans among your Friarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friarson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Friarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Friarson in 1970 was 81, and 44 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friarson 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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