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Frieb Family History

Frieb 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: Fries, Fried, Grieb, Friel, Friez, Frier, Rieb, Frie, Ries, Lieb

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Where is the Frieb family from?

You can see how Frieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Frieb family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Frieb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frieb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieb 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 196 census records available for the last name Frieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieb 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Frieb. 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 121 military records available for the last name Frieb. For the veterans among your Frieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Frieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frieb in 1968 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frieb 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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