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Frissen Family History

Frissen 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: Friesen, Nissen, Brissey, Fossen, Riessen, Bissen, Risse, Trissel

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Where is the Frissen family from?

You can see how Frissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frissen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Frissen family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Frissen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frissen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frissen. 100% of Frissen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Frissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frissen 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Frissen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Frissen. For the veterans among your Frissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frissen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Frissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Frissen in 1975 was 82, and 80 in 1999.

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