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Freish Family History

Freish 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: Freis, Fresh, Freise, Reish, Reis, Preis, Kreis, Freier, Frisch

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Where is the Freish family from?

You can see how Freish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Freish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Freish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Freish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Freish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freish 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Freish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Freish. For the veterans among your Freish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Freish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Freish in 1966 was 82, and 60 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freish 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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