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Frein Family History

Frein Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Severin. This was the name of two saints in particular: the first was an early bishop of Cologne (died c. 400);

the second was a missionary in the Roman province of Noricum (Austria) who died in 48.

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


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You can see how Frein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Frein families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frein's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Frein families in 1891.
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What did your Frein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 363 immigration records available for the last name Frein. 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 336 military records available for the last name Frein. For the veterans among your Frein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Frein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frein in 1965 was 60, and 101 in 2004.

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