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Friis Name Meaning

Scandinavian and North German (of Danish origin): ethnic name for someone from Friesland (see Fries ).

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


Similar surnames: Fries, Riis, Frees, Friez, Freis, Frain, Kries, Frias, Reis, Kruis

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Where is the Friis family from?

You can see how Friis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Friis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Friis families living in Iowa. This was about 61% of all the recorded Friis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Friis families in 1880.
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What did your Friis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friis. 42% of Friis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Friis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friis were Mail Carrier 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
    42%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mail Carrier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Friis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friis 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 Friis. 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 519 military records available for the last name Friis. For the veterans among your Friis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Friis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Friis in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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