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Frilay Family History

Frilay 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: Friday, Friley, Riley, Frias, Fila, Frisby, Filby, Fray, Filas, Filar

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Where is the Frilay family from?

You can see how Frilay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frilay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Frilay families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 8 Frilay families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Frilay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Frilay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frilay 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 491 census records available for the last name Frilay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frilay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Frilay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Frilay. For the veterans among your Frilay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frilay lifespan?

Average Frilay life expectancy in 1976 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frilay 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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