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Fryou Family History

Fryou 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: You, Fry, From, Froom, Froh, Fron, Frye, Fryer, Mayou, Tryon

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Where is the Fryou family from?

You can see how Fryou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fryou families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fryou's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fryou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryou 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 720 census records available for the last name Fryou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryou 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fryou. 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 77 military records available for the last name Fryou. For the veterans among your Fryou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fryou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fryou in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryou 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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