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Frysinger Family History

Frysinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Freisinger.

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


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Where is the Frysinger family from?

You can see how Frysinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frysinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frysinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Frysinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Frysinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frysinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frysinger 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 Frysinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frysinger. 28% of Frysinger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Frysinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frysinger were Mechanic and Cashier.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Frysinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frysinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frysinger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Frysinger. 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 382 military records available for the last name Frysinger. For the veterans among your Frysinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frysinger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Frysinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Frysinger in 1943 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frysinger 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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