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Freger Family History

Freger 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: Freer, Frager, Freier, Breger, Reger, Fieger, Feger, Kreger, Creger

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Where is the Freger family from?

You can see how Freger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Freger families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Freger's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Freger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freger 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 Freger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freger. 60% of Freger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Printer
    40%

What Freger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Freger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freger 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Freger. 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 57 military records available for the last name Freger. For the veterans among your Freger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Freger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Freger in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freger 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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