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Freeny Family History

Freeny Surname Meaning

English: variant of Franey.

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


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Where is the Freeny family from?

You can see how Freeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Freeny families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Freeny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Freeny families in 1891.
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What did your Freeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freeny. 50% of Freeny men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Freeny women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freeny were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeny 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Freeny. 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 885 military records available for the last name Freeny. For the veterans among your Freeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Freeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Freeny in 1962 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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