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Freewalt Family History

Freewalt 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: Freiwald, Greenwalt, Seewald, Fretwell, Freeman, Freeland, Freel

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Where is the Freewalt family from?

You can see how Freewalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freewalt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Freewalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Freewalt families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freewalt's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Freewalt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freewalt 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 Freewalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freewalt. 50% of Freewalt men worked as a Cement Worker.

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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

  • Cement Worker
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

What Freewalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Freewalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freewalt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Freewalt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Freewalt. For the veterans among your Freewalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freewalt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Freewalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Freewalt in 1967 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freewalt 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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