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Fryrear Family History

Fryrear Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of French Frère (see Frere) or an altered form of English Frere or Freer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fryrear family from?

You can see how Fryrear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryrear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryrear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fryrear family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryrear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fryrear families in 1840.
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What did your Fryrear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fryrear. 49% of Fryrear men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fryrear women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fryrear were Proprietor and Telephone Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fryrear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryrear 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fryrear. 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 287 military records available for the last name Fryrear. For the veterans among your Fryrear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryrear lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fryrear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fryrear in 1960 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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