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Fris Family History

Fris 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: Fries, Frias, Ris, Oris, Aris, Freis, Faris, Flis, Frid, Friis

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Where is the Fris family from?

You can see how Fris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Fris families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Fris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fris 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 Fris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fris. 40% of Fris men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fris were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Fris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fris 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Fris. 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 489 military records available for the last name Fris. For the veterans among your Fris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fris in 1962 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fris 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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