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Freiberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Freiberg from Middle High German vrī ‘free independent’ + berg ‘mountain hill’ (possibly an altered form of burg ‘castle fortified town’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Friberg, Freberg, Heiberg, Friedberg, Freier, Froberg, Kreisberg

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Where is the Freiberg family from?

You can see how Freiberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 38 Freiberg families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Freiberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freiberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freiberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freiberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freiberg. 19% of Freiberg men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Freiberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freiberg were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Freiberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiberg 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Freiberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Freiberg. For the veterans among your Freiberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Freiberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freiberg in 1951 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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