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Van Frie Family History

Van Frie 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: Van Driel, Van Wie, Van Tine, Van Dyke, Van Hee, Van Dale, Van Til

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Where is the Van Frie family from?

You can see how Van Frie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Frie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Frie family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Frie's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Van Frie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Van Frie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Frie 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 immigration records available for the last name Van Frie. 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 194 military records available for the last name Van Frie. For the veterans among your Van Frie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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