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Freys Family History

Freys 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: Frey, Freis, Frees, Freas, Frels, Freye, Frens, Reis, Fries, Rey

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Where is the Freys family from?

You can see how Freys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Freys family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freys's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Freys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Freys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freys 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Freys. 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 13 military records available for the last name Freys. For the veterans among your Freys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Freys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Freys in 1968 was 84, and 54 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freys 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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