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Freyburg Family History

Freyburg 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: Freeburg, Freberg, Freiberg, Freeberg, Reyburn, Freeburn, Froberg

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Where is the Freyburg family from?

You can see how Freyburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyburg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freyburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Freyburg families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Freyburg's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Freyburg families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Freyburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyburg 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Freyburg. 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 275 military records available for the last name Freyburg. For the veterans among your Freyburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyburg lifespan?

Average Freyburg life expectancy in 1972 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freyburg 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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