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Freiheit Family History

Freiheit Surname Meaning

German:: originally Freihardt either a nickname or an occupational name from Middle High German vrīhart ‘tramp vagrant’. status name for a court usher from Middle High German vrīheit ‘liberty’.

habitational name from any of various places in northern Germany named Freiheit (literally ‘freedom liberty’) originally a topographic name for an area which had been granted immunity as for example a cathedral castle or diocese.

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


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Where is the Freiheit family from?

You can see how Freiheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Freiheit families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Freiheit's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Freiheit families in 1880.
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What did your Freiheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freiheit. 43% of Freiheit men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Freiheit women worked as a Farm Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freiheit were Fireman and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freiheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiheit 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Freiheit. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Freiheit. For the veterans among your Freiheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiheit lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Freiheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Freiheit in 1943 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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