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De Friese Family History

De Friese Surname 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: De Fries, De Vries, Defreese, De Riso, Depriest, Derise, De Luise

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Where is the De Friese family from?

You can see how De Friese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Friese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De Friese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 De Friese families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded De Friese's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of De Friese families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Friese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Friese 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Friese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Friese. For the veterans among your De Friese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Friese lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, De Friese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for De Friese in 1988 was 75, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Friese ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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