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Frrye Family History

Frrye 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: Frye, Freye, Rye, Force, Ferry, Forge, Forte, Frame, Free, Fry

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Where is the Frrye family from?

You can see how Frrye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frrye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Frrye family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frrye's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Frrye families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Frrye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frrye 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 Frrye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Frrye. For the veterans among your Frrye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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