This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Friesner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Friesner Family History

Friesner Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from a place in eastern Germany named Friesen. occupational name for a builder of dikes (see Fries).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Friesner family from?

You can see how Friesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Friesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Friesner families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Friesner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Friesner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Friesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friesner. 25% of Friesner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Friesner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friesner were Manager and Attendant.

View Census Data for Friesner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

What Friesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Friesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Friesner

Passenger Lists

There are 455 immigration records available for the last name Friesner. 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.

View all Friesner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 689 military records available for the last name Friesner. For the veterans among your Friesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Friesner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Friesner family history

Discover More

What is the average Friesner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Friesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Friesner in 1944 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friesner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Friesner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial