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Frier Family History

Frier Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Freer North German: from a shortened form of Frieder. Danish: possibly the same as

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


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Where is the Frier family from?

You can see how Frier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Frier families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Frier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frier families in 1891.
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What did your Frier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frier. 25% of Frier men worked as a Plumber and 84% of Frier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frier were Public Works Labourer (h W) and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%
  • Public Works Labourer (h W)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Frier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Frier. For the veterans among your Frier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Frier in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frier 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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