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Vrieze Name Meaning

Dutch (also De Vrieze): ethnic name for a Frisian. See De Vries .

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


Similar surnames: Fries, Wride, Riewe, Friese, Riepe, Rieke, Briere, Friez, Grieme

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Where is the Vrieze family from?

You can see how Vrieze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vrieze family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vrieze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vrieze families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vrieze's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vrieze families in 1880.
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What did your Vrieze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vrieze. 78% of Vrieze men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vrieze women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Vrieze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vrieze 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Vrieze. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vrieze. For the veterans among your Vrieze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vrieze lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vrieze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vrieze in 1962 was 45, and 53 in 2004.

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