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Freiter Family History

Freiter 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: Kreiter, Freier, Reiter, Breiter, Freitag, Reuter, Reifer, Kreiser

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Where is the Freiter family from?

You can see how Freiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Freiter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Freiter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freiter 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 Freiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freiter. 100% of Freiter men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Freiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Freiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiter 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Freiter. 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 79 military records available for the last name Freiter. For the veterans among your Freiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Freiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freiter in 1969 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freiter 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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