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Freigher Family History

Freigher 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: Freier, Reicher, Keigher, Reiher, Fleisher, Feighner, Breighner

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Where is the Freigher family from?

You can see how Freigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freigher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Freigher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Freigher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Freigher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freigher 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 19 census records available for the last name Freigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freigher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Freigher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Freigher. For the veterans among your Freigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freigher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Freigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Freigher in 1978 was 83, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freigher 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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