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Fryhover Family History

Fryhover 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: Frymoyer, Rover, Grover, Hover, Frehner, Fromer, Drover, Freihofer

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Where is the Fryhover family from?

You can see how Fryhover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryhover family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fryhover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Fryhover families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fryhover's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fryhover families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryhover surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fryhover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fryhover. 60% of Fryhover men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Fryhover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryhover 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fryhover. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fryhover. For the veterans among your Fryhover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryhover lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fryhover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fryhover in 1956 was 34, and 94 in 2004.

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