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Frinley Family History

Frinley 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: Finley, Friley, Brinley, Fridley, Ridley, Fringer, Riley, Wrigley

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Where is the Frinley family from?

You can see how Frinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frinley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Frinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frinley families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Frinley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Frinley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Frinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frinley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Frinley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Frinley. For the veterans among your Frinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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