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Freyd Family History

Freyd 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: Freud, Frey, Fread, Freed, Fred, Freid, Freye, Rey, Read, Field

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Where is the Freyd family from?

You can see how Freyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freyd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Freyd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Freyd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freyd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freyd 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 Freyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freyd. 100% of Freyd women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Freyd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Freyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyd 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Freyd. 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 30 military records available for the last name Freyd. For the veterans among your Freyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Freyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Freyd in 1964 was 71, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freyd 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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