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Frid Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Fried . Swedish: ornamental name from frid ‘peace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fried, Fred, Feig, Frum, Fruit, Brin, Fuld, Fain, Friez, Farid

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Where is the Frid family from?

You can see how Frid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frid families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Frid families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Frid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frid ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frid. 60% of Frid men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mfr
    20%
  • Contractor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frid 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Frid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 464 military records available for the last name Frid. For the veterans among your Frid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frid lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Frid in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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