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Freaman Family History

Freaman 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: Freeman, Freiman, Freyman, Fredman, Frohman, Froman, Raman, Bregman

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Where is the Freaman family from?

You can see how Freaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Freaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Freaman families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Freaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freaman 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 Freaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freaman. 100% of Freaman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Freaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freaman 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Freaman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Freaman. For the veterans among your Freaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freaman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Freaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freaman in 1959 was 54, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freaman 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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