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Freimuth Family History

Freimuth Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name denoting someone of a free and courageous disposition from Middle High German vrī + muot ‘mind spirit’.

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


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Where is the Freimuth family from?

You can see how Freimuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freimuth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freimuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Freimuth families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Freimuth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Freimuth families in 1891.
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What did your Freimuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freimuth. 29% of Freimuth men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Freimuth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freimuth were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freimuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freimuth 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Freimuth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freimuth. For the veterans among your Freimuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freimuth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Freimuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Freimuth in 1954 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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