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Friesz Family History

Friesz Surname Meaning

German: archaic variant of Friess. At least in part it originates from France (Alsace and Lorraine) and Ukraine (compare Friez).

This form of the surname is very rare in Germany.

Hungarian: from German Fries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Friesz family from?

You can see how Friesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friesz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Friesz families living in Iowa. This was about 66% of all the recorded Friesz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Friesz families in 1880.
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What did your Friesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friesz. 59% of Friesz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Friesz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friesz were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Friesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesz 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Friesz. 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 517 military records available for the last name Friesz. For the veterans among your Friesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friesz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Friesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Friesz in 1947 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friesz 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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