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Fryke Family History

Fryke 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: Frye, Fyke, Frake, Rye, Drake, Brake, Foyle, Rake, Dyke, Frame

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Where is the Fryke family from?

You can see how Fryke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fryke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fryke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fryke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryke 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 88 census records available for the last name Fryke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fryke. 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 military records available for the last name Fryke. For the veterans among your Fryke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Fryke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fryke in 1982 was 67, and 50 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fryke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryke 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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