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Freemann Family History

Freemann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Freeman, Rehmann, Reimann, Redmann, Freiman, Seemann, Freeland

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Where is the Freemann family from?

You can see how Freemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Freemann families living in Tennessee. This was about 19% of all the recorded Freemann's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Freemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Freemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freemann. 100% of Freemann 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Freemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freemann 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Freemann. 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 126 military records available for the last name Freemann. For the veterans among your Freemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Freemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Freemann in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freemann 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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