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Freije Family History

Freije Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Arabic (mainly from Lebanon) Freiji: from frêj Levantine Arabic diminutive from the root f-r-j which has a number of meanings including ‘little bird’ and ‘relief from suffering’.

Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from any of the places called Freije in Asturias (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Freije family from?

You can see how Freije families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freije family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Freije families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Freije's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Freije families in 1920.
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What did your Freije ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freije. 43% of Freije men worked as a Proprietor and 38% of Freije women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freije were Pharmacist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Partner Prop Oper
    29%
  • Pharmacist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Freije. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freije 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Freije. 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 129 military records available for the last name Freije. For the veterans among your Freije ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freije lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Freije life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Freije in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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