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Fregien Family History

Fregien 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: Freier, Frein, Regen, Frenier, Fredieu, Fredin, Regier, Fregia

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Where is the Fregien family from?

You can see how Fregien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fregien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fregien families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fregien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fregien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fregien 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 Fregien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fregien. 78% of Fregien 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Fregien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Fregien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregien 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fregien. 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 62 military records available for the last name Fregien. For the veterans among your Fregien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fregien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fregien in 1962 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fregien 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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