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Frieze Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Friese or Vrieze .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Freeze, Fraze, Fraize, Frizzle, Fries, Froese, Kriese, Friel, Fridge

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Where is the Frieze family from?

You can see how Frieze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieze family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frieze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Frieze families living in Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Frieze's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Frieze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frieze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frieze. 25% of Frieze men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Frieze women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frieze were Truck Driver and Laundress. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Frieze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieze 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Frieze. 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 839 military records available for the last name Frieze. For the veterans among your Frieze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieze lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frieze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Frieze in 1959 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

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