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Freyer Name Meaning

German: variant of Freier .

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


Similar surnames: Fryer, Dreyer, Freye, Freer, Breyer, Reyer, Breer, Dreier, Cryer

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Where is the Freyer family from?

You can see how Freyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Freyer families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Freyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Freyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freyer. 100% of Freyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Freyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Freyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Freyer. For the veterans among your Freyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Freyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freyer in 1946 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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