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Fryk Family History

Fryk Name 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: Fry, Bryk, Frye, Frank, Rye, Fay, Rak, Falk, Fink, Ory

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Where is the Fryk family from?

You can see how Fryk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fryk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fryk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fryk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fryk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fryk. 50% of Fryk men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Fryk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryk 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Fryk. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fryk. For the veterans among your Fryk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Fryk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fryk in 1973 was 73, and 88 in 1998.

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