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Friebus Family History

Friebus 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: Fries, Friebel, Friends, Friess, Febus, Krebs, Ries, Friend, Reus

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Where is the Friebus family from?

You can see how Friebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friebus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Friebus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Friebus families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Friebus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Friebus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friebus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Friebus. 50% of Friebus men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker. .

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Friebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friebus 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Friebus. 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 74 military records available for the last name Friebus. For the veterans among your Friebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friebus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Friebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Friebus in 1965 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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