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Frefeld Family History

Frefeld 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: Freifeld, Rehfeld, Fredell, Freel, Freels, Seefeld, Freed, Field

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Where is the Frefeld family from?

You can see how Frefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frefeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Frefeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frefeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Frefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frefeld 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Frefeld. 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 2 military records available for the last name Frefeld. For the veterans among your Frefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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