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Frise Family History

Frise Surname Meaning

see Freese.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Frise family from?

You can see how Frise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frise families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 46 Frise families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Frise's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frise families in 1911.
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What did your Frise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Instituteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frise. 27% of Frise men worked as an Instituteur.

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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

  • Instituteur
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Religieuse
    16%
  • Professeur
    16%

What Frise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Frise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frise 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Frise. 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 439 military records available for the last name Frise. For the veterans among your Frise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Frise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Frise in 1962 was 45, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frise 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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