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Frebairn Family History

Frebairn 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: Freebairn, Freberg, Frein, Fraire, Frain, Freeborn, Fairbairn, Freire

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Where is the Frebairn family from?

You can see how Frebairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frebairn family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Frebairn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Frebairn families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Frebairn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Frebairn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frebairn 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 23 census records available for the last name Frebairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frebairn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Frebairn. 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 military records available for the last name Frebairn. For the veterans among your Frebairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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