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Freerson Family History

Freerson 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: Frierson, Reierson, Ryerson, Peerson, Freerksen, Freson, Fogerson

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Where is the Freerson family from?

You can see how Freerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Freerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Freerson families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freerson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Freerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Freerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freerson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Freerson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Freerson. For the veterans among your Freerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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