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Frieze Family History

Frieze Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Friese or Vrieze.

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


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Where is the Frieze family from?

You can see how Frieze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieze family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frieze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Frieze families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frieze's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Frieze families in 1911.
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What did your Frieze ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frieze. 100% of Frieze men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frieze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieze 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Frieze. 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 839 military records available for the last name Frieze. For the veterans among your Frieze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieze lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frieze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Frieze in 1959 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frieze 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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