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Freiler Family History

Freiler 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: Freier, Feiler, Reifer, Kreiter, Kreiser, Freer, Feller, Reiser

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Where is the Freiler family from?

You can see how Freiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Freiler families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Freiler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freiler 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 Freiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freiler. 34% of Freiler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Freiler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Freiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiler 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Freiler. 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 328 military records available for the last name Freiler. For the veterans among your Freiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Freiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Freiler in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freiler 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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