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Freeh Family History

Freeh Surname Meaning

German: most likely an Americanized form of Früh a nickname for an early riser from Middle High German vruo

German früh ‘early’ or perhaps a variant of Free.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Freeh family from?

You can see how Freeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Freeh families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freeh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freeh families in 1880.
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What did your Freeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freeh. 50% of Freeh men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Freeh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freeh were Saw Mill and 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Saw Mill
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Freeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeh 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Freeh. 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 316 military records available for the last name Freeh. For the veterans among your Freeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Freeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freeh in 1960 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeh 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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