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Friy Family History

Friy 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: Fry, Frey, Fray, Frid, Frix, Frie, Gray, Ray, Troy, Fries

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Where is the Friy family from?

You can see how Friy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Friy families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Friy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friy 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 96 census records available for the last name Friy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Friy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Friy. For the veterans among your Friy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Friy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Friy in 1984 was 74, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friy 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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