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Fregin Family History

Fregin 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: Frein, Fredin, Fregia, Fremin, Regis, Regina, Bredin, Regen, Fralin

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Where is the Fregin family from?

You can see how Fregin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fregin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fregin families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fregin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fregin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fregin 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 Fregin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fregin. 39% of Fregin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fregin women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fregin were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Fregin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fregin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregin 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Fregin. 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 220 military records available for the last name Fregin. For the veterans among your Fregin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Fregin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fregin in 1959 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fregin 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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