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Frink Family History

Frink Surname Meaning

North German: shortened and altered pet form of the personal name Severin.

This surname is found mainly in the Lower Rhine area.

Compare Frein and Frings.

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


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Where is the Frink family from?

You can see how Frink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frink family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Frink families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Frink's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frink families in 1911.
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What did your Frink ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frink. 54% of Frink men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Frink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frink 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frink. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Frink. For the veterans among your Frink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frink lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Frink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Frink in 1943 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frink 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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