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Frieber Family History

Frieber 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: Rieber, Frieder, Friebel, Fieber, Frieberg, Krieger, Freer, Bieber

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Where is the Frieber family from?

You can see how Frieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieber family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Frieber families living in Missouri. This was about 94% of all the recorded Frieber's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Frieber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frieber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Frieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieber 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Frieber. 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 30 military records available for the last name Frieber. For the veterans among your Frieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieber lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Frieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frieber in 1978 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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