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Freshley Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Fröschli or Fröschle diminutives of Frosch .

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


Similar surnames: Kressley, Frensley, Cressey, Pressley, Gressley, Dresher, Freedle

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Where is the Freshley family from?

You can see how Freshley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freshley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freshley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Freshley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Freshley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Freshley families in 1891.
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What did your Freshley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freshley. 46% of Freshley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freshley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freshley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Freshley. 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 158 military records available for the last name Freshley. For the veterans among your Freshley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freshley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Freshley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freshley in 1963 was 88, and 67 in 2004.

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