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Freim Family History

Freim 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: Frein, Reim, Greim, Freis, Frei, Freid, Fraim, Reis, Prim, Fei

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Where is the Freim family from?

You can see how Freim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Freim family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Freim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freim 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 Freim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freim. 100% of Freim men worked as a General Helper.

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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

  • General Helper
    100%

What Freim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Freim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freim 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Freim. 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 30 military records available for the last name Freim. For the veterans among your Freim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freim lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Freim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Freim in 1970 was 93, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freim 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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