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Freyn Family History

Freyn 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: Frein, Frey, Freye, Green, Rey, Uren, Oren, Freer, Ren, Gren

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Where is the Freyn family from?

You can see how Freyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Freyn families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Freyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freyn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Freyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyn 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Freyn. 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 92 military records available for the last name Freyn. For the veterans among your Freyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Freyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Freyn in 1964 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freyn 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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