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Friermuth Family History

Friermuth 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: Freiermuth, Freimuth, Freyermuth, Gutermuth, Niemuth, Wermuth, Firth

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Where is the Friermuth family from?

You can see how Friermuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friermuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friermuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Friermuth families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Friermuth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Friermuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friermuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friermuth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Friermuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friermuth 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Friermuth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Friermuth. For the veterans among your Friermuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friermuth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Friermuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Friermuth in 1972 was 82, and 69 in 2000.

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