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Frisbie Name Meaning

English: variant of Frisby .

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


Similar surnames: Frisbee, Frisbey, Grise, Crosbie, Richie, Frisby, Brisbin, Filbin

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Where is the Frisbie family from?

You can see how Frisbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frisbie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frisbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Frisbie families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Frisbie's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Frisbie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frisbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frisbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frisbie. 23% of Frisbie men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Frisbie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frisbie were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Frisbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frisbie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frisbie. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Frisbie. For the veterans among your Frisbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frisbie lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Frisbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frisbie in 1946 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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