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Freeburg Family History

Freeburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Freiburg or Freiberg. Americanized form of Vreeburg shortened variant of Vredenburg.

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


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Where is the Freeburg family from?

You can see how Freeburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Freeburg families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Freeburg's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Freeburg families in 1891.
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What did your Freeburg 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 Freeburg. 100% of Freeburg men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Freeburg 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Freeburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeburg 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Freeburg. 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 913 military records available for the last name Freeburg. For the veterans among your Freeburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Freeburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Freeburg in 1953 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeburg 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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