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Friohans Family History

Friohans 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: Riojas, Frias, Frohman, Froman, Rohan, Groshans, Orians, Friant

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Where is the Friohans family from?

You can see how Friohans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friohans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Friohans families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Friohans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Friohans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Friohans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friohans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Friohans. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Friohans. For the veterans among your Friohans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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