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Fryear Family History

Fryear 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: Fryrear, Fryer, Frear, Fryar, Freer, Cryer, Dryer, Fear, Frier, Fayer

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Where is the Fryear family from?

You can see how Fryear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fryear families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fryear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryear 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 80 census records available for the last name Fryear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryear 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 Fryear. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fryear. For the veterans among your Fryear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryear lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Fryear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fryear in 1980 was 94, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryear 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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