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Friton Family History

Friton 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: Frigon, Frison, Orton, Fenton, Felton, Brinton, Ireton, Gritton

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Where is the Friton family from?

You can see how Friton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Friton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Friton families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Friton's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Friton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friton. 72% of Friton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Friton 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
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Friton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friton 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Friton. 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 112 military records available for the last name Friton. For the veterans among your Friton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Friton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Friton in 1960 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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