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Friske Name Meaning

German: presumably a derivative of Fries .

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


Similar surnames: Fricke, Briske, Friese, Frickey, Rike, Freise, Riske, Proske, Fenske

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Where is the Friske family from?

You can see how Friske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Friske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Friske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Friske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Friske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friske. 39% of Friske men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Friske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friske were Clerk and Press Operator. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Press Operator
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Friske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friske 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Friske. 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 713 military records available for the last name Friske. For the veterans among your Friske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Friske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Friske in 1962 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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