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Freve Family History

Freve 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: Free, Greve, Frede, Frere, Frese, Freye, Neve, Grave, Grove, Freer

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Where is the Freve family from?

You can see how Freve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freve families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Freve families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freve's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freve families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freve 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 Freve ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, School was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freve. 58% of Freve men worked as a School.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • School
    58%
  • Tudiant
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Freve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Freve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freve 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Freve. 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 297 military records available for the last name Freve. For the veterans among your Freve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freve lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Freve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Freve in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freve 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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