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Freis Family History

Freis Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a violent man or someone with a menacing appearance from Middle High German vreise ‘cruel terrible’.

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


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Where is the Freis family from?

You can see how Freis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Freis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Freis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freis families in 1911.
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What did your Freis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freis. 100% of Freis women worked as a Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freis 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Freis. 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 551 military records available for the last name Freis. For the veterans among your Freis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Freis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freis in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freis 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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