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Freiling Family History

Freiling Surname Meaning

German: status name from Middle High German vrīlinc ‘freedman’. Compare Fryling.

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


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Where is the Freiling family from?

You can see how Freiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Freiling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Freiling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freiling families in 1880.
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What did your Freiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freiling. 22% of Freiling men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Freiling women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freiling were Hatter and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Hatter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiling 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Freiling. 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 343 military records available for the last name Freiling. For the veterans among your Freiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Freiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Freiling in 1959 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freiling 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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