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Friall Family History

Friall 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: Brill, Grill, Fall, Foxall, Fiala, Frias, Krall, Ryall, Fairall

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Where is the Friall family from?

You can see how Friall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Friall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Friall family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Friall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Friall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Friall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Friall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Friall. For the veterans among your Friall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Friall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Friall in 1959 was 59, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friall 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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