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Freas Family History

Freas Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Fries Friess or Friese.

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


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Where is the Freas family from?

You can see how Freas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Freas families living in Westmorland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Freas's in United Kingdom. Westmorland and 1 other county had the highest population of Freas families in 1891.
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What did your Freas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freas. 100% of Freas 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 Freas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freas 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Freas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freas. For the veterans among your Freas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Freas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freas in 1960 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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