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Friesser Family History

Friesser 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: Friesner, Griesser, Presser, Rieser, Fieser, Riester, Dresser

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Where is the Friesser family from?

You can see how Friesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Friesser family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Friesser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Friesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Friesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shirt Ironer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Friesser. 100% of Friesser women worked as a Shirt Ironer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shirt Ironer
    100%

What Friesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Friesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesser 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Friesser. 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 69 military records available for the last name Friesser. For the veterans among your Friesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friesser lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Friesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Friesser in 1988 was 74, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friesser 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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