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Friers Family History

Friers 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: Fries, Frier, Friess, Fiers, Rivers, Ries, Friend, Freer, Fried

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Where is the Friers family from?

You can see how Friers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Friers families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Friers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Friers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Friers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friers. 100% of Friers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friers 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Friers. 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 159 military records available for the last name Friers. For the veterans among your Friers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Friers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Friers in 1965 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friers 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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