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Frelinger Family History

Frelinger 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: Fringer, Fillinger, Frisinger, Selinger, Greninger, Remlinger

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Where is the Frelinger family from?

You can see how Frelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frelinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frelinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Frelinger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frelinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frelinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frelinger 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 Frelinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Frelinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Frelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frelinger 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Frelinger. 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 74 military records available for the last name Frelinger. For the veterans among your Frelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frelinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Frelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Frelinger in 1962 was 56, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frelinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frelinger 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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