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Frinch Family History

Frinch 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: Finch, Frisch, French, Fritch, Rich, Winch, Fitch, Clinch, Trench

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Where is the Frinch family from?

You can see how Frinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frinch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Frinch families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Frinch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frinch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frinch 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 Frinch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frinch. 25% of Frinch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Frinch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frinch were Clerk and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%

What Frinch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinch 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Frinch. 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 190 military records available for the last name Frinch. For the veterans among your Frinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frinch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Frinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frinch in 1971 was 46, and 52 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frinch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frinch 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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