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Freeney Family History

Freeney Surname Meaning

Irish: usual spelling in Ireland of Franey

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


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Where is the Freeney family from?

You can see how Freeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Freeney families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Freeney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freeney families in 1911.
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What did your Freeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freeney. 42% of Freeney men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Freeney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freeney were Operator and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Freeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeney 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Freeney. 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 516 military records available for the last name Freeney. For the veterans among your Freeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Freeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Freeney in 1958 was 58, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeney 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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