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Friesem Family History

Friesem 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: Friese, Friesen, Fries, Griesel, Rieser, Fieser, Freese, Frieder

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Where is the Friesem family from?

You can see how Friesem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Friesem families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Friesem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Friesem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Friesem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesem 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Friesem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Friesem. For the veterans among your Friesem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friesem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Friesem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Friesem in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friesem 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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