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Frehn Family History

Frehn 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: Fehn, Frein, Rehn, Prehn, Frohn, Green, Uren, Rehm, Oren, Dehn

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Where is the Frehn family from?

You can see how Frehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frehn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Frehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Frehn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Frehn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frehn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frehn 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 Frehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frehn. 29% of Frehn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Frehn women worked as a Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Brakeman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Owner Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Frehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frehn 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Frehn. 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 150 military records available for the last name Frehn. For the veterans among your Frehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frehn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frehn in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frehn 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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