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Frerks Family History

Frerks 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: Freres, Freis, Frere, Fierke, Freels, Ferko, Berks, Frees, Yerks

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Where is the Frerks family from?

You can see how Frerks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frerks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frerks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Frerks families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frerks's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frerks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frerks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frerks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bartender
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Frerks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frerks 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Frerks. 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 36 military records available for the last name Frerks. For the veterans among your Frerks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frerks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Frerks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frerks in 1965 was 76, and 43 in 2002.

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