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Fridye Family History

Fridye 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: Fridge, Bridge, Ridge, Pride, Friday, Wride, Bride, Frede, Frid

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Where is the Fridye family from?

You can see how Fridye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fridye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fridye families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fridye's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Fridye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fridye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fridye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fridye. 50% of Fridye men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Fridye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Fridye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridye 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fridye. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fridye. For the veterans among your Fridye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Fridye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fridye in 1963 was 67, and 37 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fridye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fridye 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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