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Freisinger Family History

Freisinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places (especially in Bavaria) called Freising.

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


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Where is the Freisinger family from?

You can see how Freisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freisinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freisinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Freisinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 93% of all the recorded Freisinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Freisinger families in 1880.
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What did your Freisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freisinger. 34% of Freisinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%

What Freisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freisinger 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Freisinger. 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 789 military records available for the last name Freisinger. For the veterans among your Freisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freisinger lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Freisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Freisinger in 1940 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freisinger 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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