Friston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Friston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Friston family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 3
Farmer 3
General Servant Domestic 3
Domestic Gardener 2
Apprentice Brick Layer 1
Barman 1
Builder's Labourer 1
Carver & Gilder 1
Dock Labourer 1
Iron Stone Mines Horse Driver Under Ground 1
Iron Stone Mines Tipper Above Ground 1
Labourer Dock 1
Cattleman On Carts 1
Laundress 1
Silversmith 1
Private Secreatary 1
Sculptor & Artist Painter 1
Cattleman On Farm Ag 1
Errand Boy Grocer Port 1
Errand Boy Port 1
Farm Bailiff 1
Bow Maker 1
Carpenter & Sub Post Master 1
Music Teacher 1
Post Office Assistant 1

Friston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Freestone 67% 8,237
2 Freeston 75% 2,828
3 Freston 86% 1,514
4 Frestone 75% 692
5 Friston 100% 626
6 Forston 71% 284

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The surname Friston is the 5th most popular variant of Freestone.

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