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Freize Family History

Freize Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Freire, Freije, Fraize, Freeze, Freise, Feige, Freier, Free, Frein

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Where is the Freize family from?

You can see how Freize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freize family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Freize families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Freize's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Freize families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freize surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Freize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freize. 100% of Freize men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Freize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freize 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Freize. 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 77 military records available for the last name Freize. For the veterans among your Freize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freize lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Freize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Freize in 1966 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freize 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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