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Frianr Family History

Frianr 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: Friant, Friar, Frank, Franc, Friend, Triano, Frias, Brian, Frano

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Where is the Frianr family from?

You can see how Frianr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frianr family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Frianr family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Frianr's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Frianr families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Frianr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frianr 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 Frianr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frianr. For the veterans among your Frianr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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