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Frins Family History

Frins 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: Fries, Prins, Frias, Frink, Frings, Friis, Frans, Frens, Frank, Ring

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Where is the Frins family from?

You can see how Frins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Frins families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Frins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Frins families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Frins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frins 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Frins. 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 45 military records available for the last name Frins. For the veterans among your Frins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Frins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frins in 1965 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frins 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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