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Frix Family History

Frix Surname Meaning

Variant of Fricks a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Frix family from?

You can see how Frix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Frix families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frix's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frix 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 Frix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frix. 40% of Frix men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Frix women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frix were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Battery Filler
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frix 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Frix. 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 475 military records available for the last name Frix. For the veterans among your Frix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frix lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Frix in 1957 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frix 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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