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Friese Family History

Friese Surname Meaning

German Dutch Danish and Swedish: variant of Fries.

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


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Where is the Friese family from?

You can see how Friese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Friese families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Friese's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Friese families in 1891.
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What did your Friese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friese. 67% of Friese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Poor Sick Nurse (religious)
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Friese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friese 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 Friese. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Friese. For the veterans among your Friese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friese lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Friese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Friese in 1952 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friese 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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