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Friscan Family History

Friscan 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: Tristan, Frisch, Frasca, Kristan, Frisco, Friscia, Crisman, Frieman

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Where is the Friscan family from?

You can see how Friscan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friscan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Friscan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Friscan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Friscan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friscan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friscan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Friscan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friscan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Friscan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Friscan. For the veterans among your Friscan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friscan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Friscan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Friscan in 1987 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friscan 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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