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Freedan Family History

Freedan 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: Freeman, Freedman, Creedon, Greenan, Breeden, Creegan, Freidman

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Where is the Freedan family from?

You can see how Freedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freedan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Freedan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Freedan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freedan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Freedan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Freedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freedan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Freedan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Freedan. For the veterans among your Freedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freedan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Freedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Freedan in 1963 was 89, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freedan 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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