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Fryson Family History

Fryson Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Freisen a variant of Friesen.

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


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Where is the Fryson family from?

You can see how Fryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fryson families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fryson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fryson families in 1911.
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What did your Fryson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryson. 52% of Fryson men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fryson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fryson were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fryson. 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 192 military records available for the last name Fryson. For the veterans among your Fryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fryson in 1945 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryson 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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