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Fresia Family History

Fresia 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: Fregia, Frasca, Frein, Frisina, Cresta, Festa, Femia, Kresta, Freda

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Where is the Fresia family from?

You can see how Fresia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fresia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Fresia families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fresia's in USA. California had the highest population of Fresia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresia 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 Fresia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fresia. 100% of Fresia men worked as a Cook and 100% of Fresia women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fresia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Fresia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresia 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Fresia. 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 77 military records available for the last name Fresia. For the veterans among your Fresia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fresia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fresia in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fresia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fresia 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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