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Freifield Family History

Freifield 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, Fifield, Redfield, Edenfield, Sheffield, Overfield

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Where is the Freifield family from?

You can see how Freifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freifield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Freifield family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Freifield's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Freifield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freifield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Freifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freifield 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Freifield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Freifield. For the veterans among your Freifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freifield lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Freifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Freifield in 1957 was 53, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freifield 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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