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Freshman Family History

Freshman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Frischmann (see Frischman).

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


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Where is the Freshman family from?

You can see how Freshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freshman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Freshman families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Freshman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freshman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freshman 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 Freshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freshman. 21% of Freshman men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Freshman women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freshman were Proprietor and Saleswoman.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%

What Freshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freshman 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Freshman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Freshman. For the veterans among your Freshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freshman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Freshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Freshman in 1962 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freshman 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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