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Fricton Family History

Fricton 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: Brinton, Gritton, Fitton, Picton, Kriston, Flitton, Wriston, Fristoe

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Where is the Fricton family from?

You can see how Fricton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fricton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fricton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fricton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fricton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fricton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fricton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fricton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fricton. For the veterans among your Fricton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fricton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Fricton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fricton in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fricton 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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