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Freerksen Name Meaning

East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Freerk a vernacular form of Fredrich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Doerksen, Dreesen, Derksen, Gregersen, Iversen, Gerken, Fredriksen

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Where is the Freerksen family from?

You can see how Freerksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freerksen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freerksen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Freerksen families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Freerksen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Freerksen families in 1880.
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What did your Freerksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freerksen. 34% of Freerksen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Freerksen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freerksen were Retired and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Farm Partner
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Freerksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freerksen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Freerksen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Freerksen. For the veterans among your Freerksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freerksen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Freerksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Freerksen in 1953 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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