Origins of the Frise surname
About the Frises
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Interesting facts about Frise
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Frises most likely to marry?
Bowas
What are the most common Frise first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Frises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Frises in 1921
Dressmaker
5
House Servant
3
Barmaid (Inn)
2
Cordwainers Daughter
2
General Servant (Domestic)
2
Commmon male occupations for Frises in 1921
Shipwright
12
Carpenter
9
Shoemaker
8
Tailor
7
Clerk
6
