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Freeby Family History

Freeby Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Friby a habitational name from either of two places in Yorkshire: Firby in Westow or Firby in Bedale.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Freeby family from?

You can see how Freeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Freeby families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Freeby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Freeby families in 1891.
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What did your Freeby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Freeby. 67% of Freeby men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Freeby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freeby were Builders Labourer Retired and Household 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeby 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Freeby. 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 304 military records available for the last name Freeby. For the veterans among your Freeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Freeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Freeby in 1953 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freeby 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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