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Frelman Family History

Frelman 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: Freeman, Freiman, Felman, Freyman, Fredman, Selman, Kelman, Elman

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Where is the Frelman family from?

You can see how Frelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Frelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Frelman families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frelman's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Frelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frelman 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 Frelman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Frelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frelman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Frelman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Frelman. For the veterans among your Frelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frelman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frelman

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