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Origins of the Friel surname

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We have a total number of 8412 records for people with the last name Friel.

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Where do most Friels live?

In 1921, most Friels lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Friels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,920 records for the Friel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.

Who were Friels most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Friels.

What are the most common Friel first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Friel family members

Common jobs for Friels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Friels in 1921
Seamstress

17

Dressmaker

10

General Servant Domestic

6

House Keeper

6

Housekeeper

6

Common Male occupations for Friels in 1921
Coal Miner

31

General Labourer

29

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Miner

10

Platelayer

10

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