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Friscia Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): possibly an ethnic name from a female palatalized form of frisius ‘Frisian’.

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


Similar surnames: Frasca, Frisina, Crisci, Francia, Cresci, Frisco, Fiocca, Brusca

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Where is the Friscia family from?

You can see how Friscia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friscia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 34 Friscia families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Friscia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friscia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friscia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friscia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friscia. 10% of Friscia men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Friscia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friscia were Salesman and Packer. .

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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
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    33%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Packer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friscia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friscia 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Friscia. 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 441 military records available for the last name Friscia. For the veterans among your Friscia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friscia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Friscia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Friscia in 1952 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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