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Frys Family History

Frys 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: Fry, Rys, Forys, Frye, Brys, Rye, Ras, Fries, Faas, Fay

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Where is the Frys family from?

You can see how Frys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Frys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Frys families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frys's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frys. 32% of Frys men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Frys women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frys were Operator and Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bench Hand
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frys 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Frys. 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 316 military records available for the last name Frys. For the veterans among your Frys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Frys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Frys in 1966 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frys 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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