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Friend Family History
Friend Genealogy & Family TreeFriend is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English frend which means "friend" and referred to a relative or kinsman. The earliest known ancestor--Robert Frend--was recorded in 1166. The family motto is Aude et prevalebis which means "Dare, and thou shalt prevail."
Other spellings of the name include "Freind," and "Frend." Notable people with the surname include English actor Rupert Friend (The Young Victoria, Pride & Prejudice, Homeland), American baseball player Bob Friend (Pittsburgh Ppirates, New York Yankees, New York Mets), and American baseball player Owen Friend (St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians). The first Friend to come to America was John Friend in New England in 1640.
Friend Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Bertha F Friend -- --, 1844 March 16, 1933
- Elizabeth Friend -- --, 1738 September 17, 1783
- Isabel Annie Friend -- --, 1924 July 0, 2009
- Bethia Friend -- --, 1637 December 0, 1680 Massachusetts
- Sarah Friend -- --, 1775 October 0, 1860 Pennsylvania
Friend Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Albert S Friend -- --, 1855 July 21, 1937 Pennsylvania
- Roy George Friend -- --, 1890 October 0, 1974 Pennsylvania
- Keziah Agnes Friend -- --, 1795 July 7, 1856 Kentucky
- Jane Elizabeth (Ginny) Friend -- --, 1905 December 0, 1914
- Arthur Frank Friend -- --, 1874 November 3, 1957
