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Frile Family History

Frile 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: Faile, File, Crile, Friley, Frie, Brill, Grill, Fries, Grime, Prime

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Where is the Frile family from?

You can see how Frile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Frile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frile families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Frile's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frile families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Frile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frile 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Frile. 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 5 military records available for the last name Frile. For the veterans among your Frile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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