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Fryberg Family History

Fryberg 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: Froberg, Freberg, Friberg, Ryberg, Ruberg, Forberg, Roberg, Freiberg

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Where is the Fryberg family from?

You can see how Fryberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fryberg families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fryberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fryberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryberg 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 Fryberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryberg. 50% of Fryberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fryberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fryberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fryberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryberg 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Fryberg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fryberg. For the veterans among your Fryberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fryberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fryberg in 1962 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fryberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryberg 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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