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Freemyer Family History

Freemyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Freimeier

a status name for a free steward (of an estate or manor farm)

i.e. one who was exempt from feudal service.

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


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Where is the Freemyer family from?

You can see how Freemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freemyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freemyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Freemyer families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Freemyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Freemyer families in 1880.
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What did your Freemyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freemyer. 52% of Freemyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Freemyer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freemyer were Paper Maker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Paper Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Freemyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freemyer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Freemyer. 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 342 military records available for the last name Freemyer. For the veterans among your Freemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freemyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Freemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Freemyer in 1957 was 18, and 67 in 2004.

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