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Frip Family History

Frip 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: Fripp, Frid, Frix, Frie, Fries, Prim, Orio, Tripp, Fei, Feig

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Where is the Frip family from?

You can see how Frip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frip family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Frip families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frip's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Frip families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frip 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 317 census records available for the last name Frip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frip 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Frip. 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 58 military records available for the last name Frip. For the veterans among your Frip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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