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Freb Family History

Freb 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: Frew, Free, Frey, Frei, Fred, Greb, Drew, Fries, Rey, Uren

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Where is the Freb family from?

You can see how Freb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freb family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Freb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Freb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Freb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freb 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Freb. 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 15 military records available for the last name Freb. For the veterans among your Freb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freb lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Freb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Freb in 1993 was 90, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freb 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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