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Frickson Family History

Frickson 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: Erickson, Rickson, Brickson, Hickson, Ericksen, Nickson, Derickson

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Where is the Frickson family from?

You can see how Frickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frickson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Frickson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Frickson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frickson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frickson 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 Frickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frickson. 22% of Frickson men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Frickson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frickson were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Frickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frickson 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Frickson. 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 153 military records available for the last name Frickson. For the veterans among your Frickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frickson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Frickson in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frickson 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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