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Freson Name Meaning

Walloon and French (also Fréson): nickname from Walloon (regional French) fréçon ‘friend’. Alternatively perhaps a derivative of a short form of the personal name Frédéric (see Frederick ). This surname which is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium (mainly Limburg) is rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Bresson, Frison, Faison, Fresh, Remson, Fresch, Bryson, Beeson

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Where is the Freson family from?

You can see how Freson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Freson families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Freson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freson families in 1911.
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What did your Freson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Freson. 100% of Freson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freson 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Freson. 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 203 military records available for the last name Freson. For the veterans among your Freson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Freson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Freson in 1951 was 57, and 74 in 2003.

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