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Frimer Family History

Frimer 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: Rimer, Fromer, Frier, Brimer, Primer, Fries, Fraser, Grime, Prime

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Where is the Frimer family from?

You can see how Frimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Frimer families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frimer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Frimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frimer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frimer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Frimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frimer 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Frimer. 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 69 military records available for the last name Frimer. For the veterans among your Frimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Frimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Frimer in 1967 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

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