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Fregin Family History

Fregin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Frein, Fredin, Fregia, Fremin, Regis, Regina, Bredin, Regen, Fralin

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Where is the Fregin family from?

You can see how Fregin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fregin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fregin families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fregin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fregin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fregin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fregin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fregin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregin 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Fregin. 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 220 military records available for the last name Fregin. For the veterans among your Fregin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Fregin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fregin in 1959 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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