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Freebern Family History

Freebern Surname Meaning

English: variant of Freeborn.

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


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Where is the Freebern family from?

You can see how Freebern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freebern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freebern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Freebern families living in Dorset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Freebern's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Freebern families in 1891.
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What did your Freebern ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Freebern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Freebern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freebern 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Freebern. 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 102 military records available for the last name Freebern. For the veterans among your Freebern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freebern lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Freebern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Freebern in 1945 was 25, and 15 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freebern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freebern 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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