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Freiherr Family History

Freiherr 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: Freiheit, Freier, Freiberg, Reiher, Reifer, Kreiter, Kreiser, Freer

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Where is the Freiherr family from?

You can see how Freiherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiherr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Freiherr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiherr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freiherr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Freiherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiherr 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Freiherr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freiherr. For the veterans among your Freiherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiherr lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Freiherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Freiherr in 1946 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freiherr 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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