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Fremont Surname Meaning

French:: (also Frémont): from the ancient Germanic personal name Fridmund composed of the elements frid ‘peace’ + mund ‘protection’.

(Frémont): habitational name from (Le) Frémont the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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You can see how Fremont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fremont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fremont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fremont families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fremont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fremont families in 1891.
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What did your Fremont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fremont. 100% of Fremont 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

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Fremont. For the veterans among your Fremont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fremont lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fremont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fremont in 1956 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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