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Frew Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the Fords of Frew (Kincardine Perthshire) a fortified site on the River Forth probably so called from a British element frwd ‘current stream’. This place was the lowest crossing point on the River Forth and so an important strategic location in the Middle Ages.

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


Similar surnames: Drew, Free, Rew, Crew, Chew, Arel, Uren, Frey, Fries, Drey

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Where is the Frew family from?

You can see how Frew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frew families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 25 Frew families living in British Columbia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Frew's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Frew families in 1911.
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What did your Frew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frew. 45% of Frew 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
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Frew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frew 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Frew. 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 Frew. For the veterans among your Frew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frew lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Frew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Frew in 1942 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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