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Freligh Family History

Freligh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Froehlich.

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


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Where is the Freligh family from?

You can see how Freligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freligh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Freligh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Freligh families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Freligh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freligh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freligh 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 Freligh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freligh. 19% of Freligh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Freligh women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freligh were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Freligh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freligh 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Freligh. 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 439 military records available for the last name Freligh. For the veterans among your Freligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freligh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Freligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Freligh in 1952 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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