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Frian Family History

Frian 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: Frias, Brian, Friant, Arian, Urian, Friar, Rian, Frank, Fan, Adrian

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Where is the Frian family from?

You can see how Frian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Frian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Frian families living in Devon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frian's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Frian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frian 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Frian. 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 24 military records available for the last name Frian. For the veterans among your Frian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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