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Freiburger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Freiburg named with Middle High German vrī ‘free independent’ + burg ‘castle fortified town’.

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


Similar surnames: Freiberger, Freiberg, Heimburger, Burger, Neuburger, Reisinger

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Where is the Freiburger family from?

You can see how Freiburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiburger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Freiburger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiburger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freiburger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freiburger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freiburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freiburger. 100% of Freiburger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freiburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiburger 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Freiburger. 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 826 military records available for the last name Freiburger. For the veterans among your Freiburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiburger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Freiburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Freiburger in 1959 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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