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Frieson Family History

Frieson Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Friesen.

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


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Where is the Frieson family from?

You can see how Frieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frieson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 98 Frieson families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Frieson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Frieson families in 1911.
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What did your Frieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Frieson. 66% of Frieson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frieson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    6%
  • Laborer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Frieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieson 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Frieson. 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 342 military records available for the last name Frieson. For the veterans among your Frieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Frieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frieson in 1961 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frieson 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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