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Frysh Family History

Frysh 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: Fresh, Frush, Brush, Rush, Grosh, Rosh, Frisch, Frosch, Rash, Fry

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Where is the Frysh family from?

You can see how Frysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frysh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frysh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frysh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Frysh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frysh 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 30 census records available for the last name Frysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frysh 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 Frysh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frysh. For the veterans among your Frysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frysh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Frysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Frysh in 1968 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frysh 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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