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Friis Family History

Friis Surname Meaning

Scandinavian and North German (of Danish origin): ethnic name for someone from Friesland (see Fries).

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


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Where is the Friis family from?

You can see how Friis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Friis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Friis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Friis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Friis families in 1891.
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What did your Friis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friis. 100% of Friis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Friis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Friis. 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 519 military records available for the last name Friis. For the veterans among your Friis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Friis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Friis in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friis 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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