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Fren Family History

Fren 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: Uren, Oren, Ren, Gren, Frew, Free, Wren, Frein, Kren, Hren

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Where is the Fren family from?

You can see how Fren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fren families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Fren families living in Leicestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fren's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fren 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 Fren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fren. 100% of Fren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fren 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Fren. 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 152 military records available for the last name Fren. For the veterans among your Fren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Fren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fren in 1959 was 70, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fren 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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