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Friter Family History

Friter 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: Frater, Fritter, Frier, Writer, Riter, Fries, Fraser, Forster, Rider

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Where is the Friter family from?

You can see how Friter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Friter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Friter family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Friter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Friter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Friter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friter 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Friter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Friter. For the veterans among your Friter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Friter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Friter in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friter 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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