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Fryars Family History

Fryars Surname Meaning

see Fryers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fryars family from?

You can see how Fryars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryars family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Fryars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Fryars families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Fryars's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fryars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fryars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fryars. 100% of Fryars 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 382 census records available for the last name Fryars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryars 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fryars. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fryars. For the veterans among your Fryars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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