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Frers Family History

Frers 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: Freis, Frere, Frees, Freres, Freas, Frels, Frens, Fiers, Reis, Fries

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Where is the Frers family from?

You can see how Frers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Frers families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frers families in 1880.
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What did your Frers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frers. 64% of Frers men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Frers women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frers were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Frers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frers 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Frers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Frers. For the veterans among your Frers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Frers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Frers in 1951 was 45, and 81 in 2003.

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