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Freise Family History

Freise Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Fries. South German: variant of Freis.

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


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Where is the Freise family from?

You can see how Freise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Freise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Freise families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Freise's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Freise families in 1891.
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What did your Freise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freise. 30% of Freise men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Freise women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freise were Clerk and Farm Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Freise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freise 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Freise. 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 Freise. For the veterans among your Freise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Freise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freise in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freise 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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