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Friskney Family History

Friskney Name Meaning

from Friskney (Lincs) which is recorded as Frischenei in 1086 and Freschena Freskena Freskeneie in the 12th century. The place-name means ‘river with fresh water’ from Old English fersc *fresc ‘fresh’ (dative ferscan *frescan) + ēa ‘river’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Frickey, Friske, Briskey, Frisone, Frisbey, Hiskey, Brickner, Fricker

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You can see how Friskney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friskney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Friskney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Friskney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Friskney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Friskney families in 1880.
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What did your Friskney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friskney. 82% of Friskney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Friskney women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Friskney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friskney 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Friskney. 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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There are 56 military records available for the last name Friskney. For the veterans among your Friskney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friskney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Friskney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Friskney in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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