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Freman Family History

Freman Surname Meaning

see Freeman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Freman family from?

You can see how Freman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 74 Freman families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Freman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freman families in 1911.
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What did your Freman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freman. 34% of Freman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chapelier
    17%

What Freman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Freman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freman. For the veterans among your Freman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Freman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freman in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freman 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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