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Frehs Family History

Frehs 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: Freis, Frees, Freas, Frels, Frens, Reis, Fries, Krebs, Rehm, Kress

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Where is the Frehs family from?

You can see how Frehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frehs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frehs family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frehs's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Frehs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frehs 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 Frehs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frehs. 100% of Frehs women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Frehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frehs 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Frehs. 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 19 military records available for the last name Frehs. For the veterans among your Frehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frehs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Frehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Frehs in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frehs 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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