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Freiland Family History

Freiland 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: Freeland, Froiland, Reiland, Ireland, Friedland, Heiland, Ferland

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Where is the Freiland family from?

You can see how Freiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Freiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Freiland families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Freiland families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Freiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiland 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Freiland. 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 31 military records available for the last name Freiland. For the veterans among your Freiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Freiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freiland in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freiland 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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