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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
- Jesse Friend -- --, 1828 January 8, 1895 Maryland
- William H. H. Friend -- --, 1841 December 0, 1844 Ohio
- Lucy Pryor Friend -- --, 1885 August 19, 1959 Virginia
- Nils Larson Frande--Nicholas Friend -- --, 1628 December 0, 1686
- Isaac Friend -- --, 1827 February 16, 1905 Ohio
Friend Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Bethiah Friend -- --, 1637 December 0, 1678
- Bessie E. Friend -- --, 1867
- Clara Nevada Friend -- --, 1876 January 13, 1965 Ohio
- Abel Friend -- --, 1803 December 0, 1878 Kentucky
- Elizabeth Friend -- --, 1793 February 19, 1872 Pennsylvania
