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Frd Family History

Frd Name 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: Ford, Ord, Ard, Fry, Frid, Fred, Fu, Bard, Fan, Lord

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Where is the Frd family from?

You can see how Frd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Frd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Frd family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Frd's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Frd families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Frd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frd 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Frd. 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 23 military records available for the last name Frd. For the veterans among your Frd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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