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Freilich Family History

Freilich Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with a cheerful disposition from Middle High German vrīlīch ‘open’.

Yiddish freylekh ‘happy cheerful’. As a Jewish surname it can also be artificial.

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


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Where is the Freilich family from?

You can see how Freilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freilich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freilich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Freilich families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Freilich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Freilich families in 1911.
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What did your Freilich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freilich. 100% of Freilich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freilich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freilich. 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 386 military records available for the last name Freilich. For the veterans among your Freilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freilich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Freilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Freilich in 1960 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freilich 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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