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Freiwald Family History

Freiwald Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of the places called Freiwalde, Freienwalde, or Freiwaldau.

German: topographic or status name for someone who lived near or owned woods free of tax obligations.

From Middle High German vrī ‘free’ + walt ‘wood’.

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


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Where is the Freiwald family from?

You can see how Freiwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Freiwald family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiwald's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Freiwald families in 1911.
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What did your Freiwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freiwald. 24% of Freiwald men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Freiwald women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freiwald were Farmer and House Work.

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • House Work
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freiwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiwald 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Freiwald. 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 883 military records available for the last name Freiwald. For the veterans among your Freiwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiwald lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Freiwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freiwald in 1956 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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