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Freehill Family History

Freehill Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Friel.

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


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Where is the Freehill family from?

You can see how Freehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Freehill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Freehill families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Freehill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Freehill families in 1891.
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What did your Freehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Mistress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freehill. 100% of Freehill women worked as a School Mistress.

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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

  • School Mistress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freehill 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Freehill. 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 200 military records available for the last name Freehill. For the veterans among your Freehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freehill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Freehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Freehill in 1959 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freehill 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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