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Friex Family History

Friex 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: Fries, Fried, Friel, Friez, Frier, Frix, Frie, Ries, Briel, Erie

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Where is the Friex family from?

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

There are 108 census records available for the last name Friex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friex 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 immigration records available for the last name Friex. 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 10 military records available for the last name Friex. For the veterans among your Friex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friex lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Friex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Friex in 1971 was 73, and 104 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friex 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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