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Friera Family History

Friera 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: Riera, Frier, Fries, Friend, Freer, Fried, Ferrera, Trier, Freier

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Where is the Friera family from?

You can see how Friera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Friera families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Friera's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Friera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friera ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Friera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friera 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Friera. 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 4 military records available for the last name Friera. For the veterans among your Friera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friera lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Friera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Friera in 1983 was 68, and 94 in 1994.

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