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Friez Family History

Friez Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Fries or Friess. It originates from Ukraine.

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French: probably of German origin (see 1 above compare Friesz).

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


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Where is the Friez family from?

You can see how Friez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Friez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Friez families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Friez's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Friez families in 1891.
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What did your Friez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friez. 47% of Friez men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Friez women worked as a Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Friez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friez 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Friez. 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 188 military records available for the last name Friez. For the veterans among your Friez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Friez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Friez in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friez 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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