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Fryan Family History

Fryan 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: Bryan, Ryan, Cryan, Fryman, Fryar, Yan, Frank, Fan, Organ, Fagan

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Where is the Fryan family from?

You can see how Fryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fryan family living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fryan's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fryan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryan 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 Fryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fryan. 100% of Fryan 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 517 census records available for the last name Fryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Fryan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Fryan. For the veterans among your Fryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fryan in 1968 was 74, and 34 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryan 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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