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Friess Family History

Friess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fries.

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


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Where is the Friess family from?

You can see how Friess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Friess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Friess families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Friess's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Friess families in 1891.
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What did your Friess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friess. 100% of Friess 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Friess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friess 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Friess. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Friess. For the veterans among your Friess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friess lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Friess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Friess in 1950 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friess 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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