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Frends Family History

Frends 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: Arends, Friends, Frens, Friend, Freud, Fields, Fendt, Brenes, Renda

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Where is the Frends family from?

You can see how Frends families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frends family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frends families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Frends families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frends's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frends families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frends 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 Frends ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frends. 60% of Frends men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Frends. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frends 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Frends. 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 20 military records available for the last name Frends. For the veterans among your Frends ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frends lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Frends life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Frends in 1996 was 94, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frends 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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