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Fremd Family History

Fremd 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: Freud, Fread, Freed, Fred, Freid, Read, Field, Remy, Friend, Freer

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Where is the Fremd family from?

You can see how Fremd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fremd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fremd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fremd families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fremd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fremd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fremd 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 Fremd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fremd. 34% of Fremd men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Fremd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Fremd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fremd 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Fremd. 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 189 military records available for the last name Fremd. For the veterans among your Fremd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fremd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fremd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fremd in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fremd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fremd 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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