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Freaner Family History

Freaner 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: Frehner, Fraser, Creamer, Brenner, Freer, Kraner, Frager, Freier

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Where is the Freaner family from?

You can see how Freaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freaner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Freaner families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freaner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Freaner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freaner 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 Freaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freaner. 100% of Freaner men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Freaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Freaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freaner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Freaner. 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 150 military records available for the last name Freaner. For the veterans among your Freaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freaner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Freaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Freaner in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freaner 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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