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Freres Name Meaning

Luxembourgish: variant of French Frère and Walloon Frere . This surname is also found in Germany and in Wallonia (Belgium) including its German-speaking part.

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


Similar surnames: Frere, Frees, Freer, Freese, Freyre, Ferns, Frens, Dreves, Rees, Fees

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Where is the Freres family from?

You can see how Freres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Freres families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Freres's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freres families in 1911.
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What did your Freres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freres. 56% of Freres men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Freres women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freres were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Baker Partner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freres 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Freres. 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 316 military records available for the last name Freres. For the veterans among your Freres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Freres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Freres in 1962 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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