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Freaney Family History

Freaney Surname Meaning

see Franey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Freaney family from?

You can see how Freaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freaney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Freaney families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freaney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freaney 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 Freaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freaney. 37% of Freaney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Freaney women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Freaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Freaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freaney 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Freaney. 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 135 military records available for the last name Freaney. For the veterans among your Freaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freaney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Freaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Freaney in 1965 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freaney 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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