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Freh Family History

Freh 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: Frew, Free, Frueh, Reh, Frey, Froh, Fresh, Frech, Frei, Fred

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Where is the Freh family from?

You can see how Freh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Freh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Freh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Freh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freh 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 187 census records available for the last name Freh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freh 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Freh. 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 81 military records available for the last name Freh. For the veterans among your Freh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Freh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Freh in 1974 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freh 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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