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Fryde Family History

Fryde Name 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: Frede, Frye, Pryde, Bryde, Rye, Rode, Hyde, Foyle, Lyde, Clyde

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Where is the Fryde family from?

You can see how Fryde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryde family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Fryde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Fryde families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryde's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fryde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fryde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fryde. 100% of Fryde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Fryde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryde 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Fryde. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fryde. For the veterans among your Fryde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryde lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Fryde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fryde in 1982 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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