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Friese Name Meaning

German Dutch Danish and Swedish: variant of Fries .

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


Similar surnames: Freese, Friesz, Friesen, Frese, Friess, Riese, Frees, Froese, Griese

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Where is the Friese family from?

You can see how Friese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Friese families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Friese's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Friese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friese. 23% of Friese men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Friese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friese were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Friese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friese 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Friese. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Friese. For the veterans among your Friese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friese lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Friese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Friese in 1952 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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