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Frefz Family History

Frefz 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: Frenz, Trefz, Fretz, Freer, Reff, Freud, Frew, Free, Pretz, Grenz

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Where is the Frefz family from?

You can see how Frefz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frefz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Frefz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frefz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frefz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frefz 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 Frefz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frefz. 100% of Frefz men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Frefz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frefz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Frefz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Frefz. For the veterans among your Frefz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frefz lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frefz

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