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Frieson Name Meaning

Altered form of German Friesen .

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


Similar surnames: Friesen, Furgeson, Frieman, Freemon, Friesz, Friess, Ericson, Rierson

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Where is the Frieson family from?

You can see how Frieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frieson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Frieson families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Frieson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Frieson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frieson. 36% of Frieson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Frieson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frieson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieson 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Frieson. 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 342 military records available for the last name Frieson. For the veterans among your Frieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Frieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Frieson in 1961 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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