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Fryse Family History

Fryse 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, Pryse, Frese, Frase, Rye, Rose, Fosse, Fraser, Fuse, Rase

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Where is the Fryse family from?

You can see how Fryse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fryse families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Fryse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fryse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryse 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 38 census records available for the last name Fryse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryse 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fryse. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fryse. For the veterans among your Fryse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryse 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 Fryse

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