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Freebourn Family History

Freebourn 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: Freeborn, Freeburn, Freebairn, Freeburg, Freebern, Freshour, Redburn

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Where is the Freebourn family from?

You can see how Freebourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freebourn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Freebourn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Freebourn families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Freebourn's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Freebourn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freebourn 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 Freebourn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Freebourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Freebourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freebourn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Freebourn. 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 67 military records available for the last name Freebourn. For the veterans among your Freebourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freebourn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Freebourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Freebourn in 1969 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freebourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freebourn 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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