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Freyers Family History

Freyers 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: Freyer, Dreyer, Freer, Freberg, Freier, Meyers, Kreyer, Frevert

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Where is the Freyers family from?

You can see how Freyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Freyers families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Freyers families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freyers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Freyers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Freyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Freyers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Freyers. For the veterans among your Freyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyers lifespan?

Average Freyers life expectancy in 1977 was 71 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 Freyers 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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