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Freece Family History

Freece Surname Meaning

see Freese.

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


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Where is the Freece family from?

You can see how Freece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freece family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Freece families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Freece's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Freece families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freece 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 Freece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freece. 38% of Freece men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Freece women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freece were Bookkeeper and Beauty Parlor Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Bookkeeper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Beauty Parlor Operator
    14%

What Freece family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freece 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Freece. 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 281 military records available for the last name Freece. For the veterans among your Freece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freece lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Freece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Freece in 1958 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freece

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freece 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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