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Frem Family History

Frem 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: Orem, Frew, Free, Prem, From, Frey, Frei, Frum, Fred, Brem

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Where is the Frem family from?

You can see how Frem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Frem families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Frem's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Frem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frem 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 Frem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Frem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frem 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Frem. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Frem. For the veterans among your Frem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Frem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Frem in 1970 was 78, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frem 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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