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Freebody Family History

Freebody Surname Meaning

from Middle English fre ‘free’ + bodi ‘body physique; person individual’

(Old English frēo frīo + bodig) used of a ‘free man’.

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


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Where is the Freebody family from?

You can see how Freebody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freebody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Freebody families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Freebody families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Freebody's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Freebody families in 1891.
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What did your Freebody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Freebody. 100% of Freebody men worked as a Retired and 80% of Freebody 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Freebody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Freebody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freebody 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Freebody. 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 173 military records available for the last name Freebody. For the veterans among your Freebody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freebody lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Freebody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Freebody in 1968 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freebody

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freebody 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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