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Frykman Family History

Frykman Name Meaning

Swedish: habitational name formed with man ‘man’ for someone from any of several places whose name is beginning with Fryk- (e.g. Frykerud in Värmland).

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


Similar surnames: Ryman, Rydman, Fredman, Freiman, Frohman, Brickman, Farbman, Ryckman

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Where is the Frykman family from?

You can see how Frykman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frykman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frykman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Frykman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Frykman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frykman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frykman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frykman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frykman. 37% of Frykman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frykman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frykman were Laborer and 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
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Frykman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frykman 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Frykman. 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 225 military records available for the last name Frykman. For the veterans among your Frykman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frykman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frykman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frykman in 1963 was 70, and 95 in 2004.

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