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Friant Family History

Friant Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a glutton (culinary or amorous) from Old French friant ‘gourmand’.

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


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Where is the Friant family from?

You can see how Friant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Friant families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Friant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Friant families in 1891.
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What did your Friant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Speculation In Books were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friant. 24% of Friant men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Friant women worked as a Speculation In Books. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friant were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Speculation In Books
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Friant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friant 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Friant. 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 452 military records available for the last name Friant. For the veterans among your Friant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Friant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Friant in 1964 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friant 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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