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Freede Family History

Freede 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: Freese, Frede, Freed, Freeze, Freedle, Friede, Reede, Reese, Breese

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Where is the Freede family from?

You can see how Freede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freede family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Freede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Freede families living in Berkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Freede's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Freede families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freede 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 Freede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freede. 27% of Freede men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Freede women worked as a Packer.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Freede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freede 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Freede. 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 142 military records available for the last name Freede. For the veterans among your Freede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freede lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Freede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Freede in 1961 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freede 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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