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Frinkman Family History

Frinkman 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: Brinkman, Brickman, Franzman, Rickman, Frykman, Brinkmann, Friedman

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Where is the Frinkman family from?

You can see how Frinkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frinkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Frinkman families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Frinkman's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Frinkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frinkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Frinkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Frinkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinkman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Frinkman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Frinkman. For the veterans among your Frinkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frinkman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Frinkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frinkman in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frinkman 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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