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Friason Family History

Friason 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: Frison, Frieson, Faison, Frias, Greason, Ritson, Brinson, Krason

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Where is the Friason family from?

You can see how Friason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Friason families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Friason's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Friason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Friason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friason. 64% of Friason men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Friason women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friason were Farmer and Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Friason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Friason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friason 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Friason. 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 49 military records available for the last name Friason. For the veterans among your Friason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friason lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Friason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Friason in 1965 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friason 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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