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Frimsley Family History

Frimsley 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: Grimsley, Grimley, Risley, Brimley, Brisley, Frensley, Wrisley

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Where is the Frimsley family from?

You can see how Frimsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frimsley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Frimsley family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frimsley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Frimsley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Frimsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frimsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Frimsley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frimsley. For the veterans among your Frimsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frimsley

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