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Freeto Family History

Freeto 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: Freet, Fleet, Prieto, Freer, Free, Reetz, Frett, Freese, Fratto

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Where is the Freeto family from?

You can see how Freeto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Freeto families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freeto's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Freeto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freeto 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 Freeto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freeto. 50% of Freeto men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Freeto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Freeto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeto 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Freeto. 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 121 military records available for the last name Freeto. For the veterans among your Freeto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Freeto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freeto in 1964 was 94, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freeto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeto 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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