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Friwell Family History

Friwell 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: Fridell, Frizell, Bridwell, Fretwell, Rowell, Frizzell, Trowell

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Where is the Friwell family from?

You can see how Friwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Friwell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Friwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Friwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friwell 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 16 census records available for the last name Friwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Friwell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Friwell. For the veterans among your Friwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friwell

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