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Fryler Family History

Fryler 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: Fryer, Fyler, Fuller, Fraser, Oyler, Foyle, Freer, Faler, Cuyler

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Where is the Fryler family from?

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

What did your Fryler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fryler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Fryler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fryler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fryler. For the veterans among your Fryler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryler lifespan?

Average Fryler life expectancy in 1984 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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