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Frewing Family History

Frewing Surname Meaning

see Frewin.

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


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Where is the Frewing family from?

You can see how Frewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frewing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frewing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Frewing families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Frewing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frewing families in 1911.
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What did your Frewing ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frewing. 100% of Frewing men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Frewing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frewing 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Frewing. 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 66 military records available for the last name Frewing. For the veterans among your Frewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frewing lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Frewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frewing in 1975 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frewing 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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