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Frees Family History

Frees Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and Danish: variant of Frese or Fries and in North America probably also an altered form of the latter.

The surname Frees is very rare in the Netherlands.

English: variant of Freese.

Americanized form of Swedish Fries.

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


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Where is the Frees family from?

You can see how Frees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Frees families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Frees's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frees families in 1911.
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What did your Frees ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frees. 100% of Frees men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Frees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frees 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frees. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Frees. For the veterans among your Frees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frees lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Frees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Frees in 1948 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frees 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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