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Frelich Family History

Frelich Name Meaning

Polish and Czech: from German Fröhlich (see Froehlich ). Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Frelih a surname of German origin (see Froehlich ). Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fröhlich (see Froehlich ).

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


Similar surnames: Freligh, Frolich, Freilich, Froelich, Frohlich, Frerich, Reich

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Where is the Frelich family from?

You can see how Frelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frelich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Frelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Frelich families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Frelich's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Frelich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frelich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frelich. 26% of Frelich men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Frelich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frelich were Shrimp Traveler and Housework. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Shrimp Traveler
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frelich 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Frelich. 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 255 military records available for the last name Frelich. For the veterans among your Frelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frelich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frelich in 1956 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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