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Freyne Family History

Freyne Surname Meaning

see Frain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Freyne family from?

You can see how Freyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Freyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Freyne families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freyne's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Freyne families in 1891.
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What did your Freyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freyne. 45% of Freyne 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
    45%
  • Hospital Nurse
    34%
  • Ladys Companion
    23%

What Freyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyne 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Freyne. 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 111 military records available for the last name Freyne. For the veterans among your Freyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Freyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Freyne in 1967 was 22, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freyne 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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