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Freie Family History

Freie 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, Free, Frein, Freire, Frede, Freis, Frere, Freije, Frei, Freid

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Where is the Freie family from?

You can see how Freie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Freie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Freie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Freie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freie 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 Freie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freie. 58% of Freie 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Engineer
    10%

What Freie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freie 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Freie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Freie. For the veterans among your Freie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Freie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Freie in 1964 was 85, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freie 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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