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Fryden Family History

Fryden 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: Ryden, Bryden, Dryden, Hayden, Hyden, Roden, Ruden, Arden, Gayden

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Where is the Fryden family from?

You can see how Fryden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Fryden families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fryden family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryden's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Fryden families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Fryden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryden 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fryden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fryden. For the veterans among your Fryden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryden lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Fryden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fryden in 1982 was 60, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryden 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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