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Freads Family History

Freads Surname 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: Fread, Freas, Read, Freud, Frias, Fields, Freda, Ready, Frede, Freis

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Where is the Freads family from?

You can see how Freads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freads family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Freads family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Freads's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Freads families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freads surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Freads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freads 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Freads. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freads. For the veterans among your Freads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freads lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Freads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freads in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freads ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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