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Freeburn Family History

Freeburn Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Freeborn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Freeburn family from?

You can see how Freeburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 52 Freeburn families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Freeburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freeburn families in 1911.
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What did your Freeburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Freeburn. 48% of Freeburn men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Freeburn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freeburn were Retired and Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Servant
    43%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Freeburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeburn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freeburn. 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 692 military records available for the last name Freeburn. For the veterans among your Freeburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeburn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Freeburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Freeburn in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeburn 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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