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Friesmuth Family History

Friesmuth 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: Freimuth, Freiermuth, Niemuth, Freyermuth, Fries, Priest, Frisch

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Where is the Friesmuth family from?

You can see how Friesmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesmuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Friesmuth families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Friesmuth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Friesmuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friesmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friesmuth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Friesmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesmuth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Friesmuth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Friesmuth. For the veterans among your Friesmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friesmuth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Friesmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Friesmuth in 1970 was 80, and 87 in 1997.

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