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Frerick Family History

Frerick 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: Fredrick, Feerick, Frericks, Frerich, Ferrick, Remick, Orrick, Reick

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Where is the Frerick family from?

You can see how Frerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frerick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frerick families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Frerick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frerick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frerick. 67% of Frerick men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Frerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frerick 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Frerick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Frerick. For the veterans among your Frerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frerick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frerick in 1956 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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