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Freifeld Family History

Freifeld Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound name from German frei ‘free’ + Feld ‘field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Freifeld family from?

You can see how Freifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freifeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freifeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Freifeld families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Freifeld's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Freifeld families in 1911.
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What did your Freifeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freifeld. 100% of Freifeld men worked as a Furrier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Freifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freifeld 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Freifeld. 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 166 military records available for the last name Freifeld. For the veterans among your Freifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freifeld lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Freifeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freifeld in 1949 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freifeld 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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