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Frean Family History

Frean Surname Meaning

see Frain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Frean family from?

You can see how Frean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Frean families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frean's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Frean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frean. 100% of Frean women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frean 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Frean. 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 147 military records available for the last name Frean. For the veterans among your Frean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frean lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Frean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Frean in 1982 was 86, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frean 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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