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Frires Family History

Frires 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, Freres, Faires, Ries, Fried, Frias, Fairey, Aries, Sires

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Where is the Frires family from?

You can see how Frires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frires family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frires families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Frires families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frires's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frires families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frires 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 116 census records available for the last name Frires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frires 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Frires. 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 6 military records available for the last name Frires. For the veterans among your Frires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frires lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Frires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frires in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frires 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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