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Frewen Family History

Frewen Surname Meaning

see Frewin.

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


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Where is the Frewen family from?

You can see how Frewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frewen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Frewen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frewen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frewen families in 1911.
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What did your Frewen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Frewen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frewen 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Frewen. 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 569 military records available for the last name Frewen. For the veterans among your Frewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frewen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Frewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Frewen in 1958 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frewen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frewen 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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