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Freebairn Family History

Freebairn Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Freeborn.

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


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Where is the Freebairn family from?

You can see how Freebairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freebairn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freebairn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Freebairn families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Freebairn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Freebairn families in 1891.
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What did your Freebairn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Freebairn. 100% of Freebairn men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Freebairn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Freebairn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freebairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freebairn 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Freebairn. 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 193 military records available for the last name Freebairn. For the veterans among your Freebairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freebairn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Freebairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freebairn in 1958 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freebairn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freebairn 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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