This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Freni family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Freni Family History

Freni Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Freno.

A nickname from Calabrian freno ‘hay’.

(Italian fieno from Latin fenum).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Freni family from?

You can see how Freni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Freni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Freni families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freni's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Freni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Freni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freni. 27% of Freni men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Freni women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freni were Foreman and Operator.

View Census Data for Freni | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    63%
  • Operator
    38%

What Freni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Freni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freni census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Freni

Passenger Lists

There are 508 immigration records available for the last name Freni. 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.

View all Freni immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Freni. For the veterans among your Freni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Freni military records

You've only scratched the surface of Freni family history

Discover More

What is the average Freni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Freni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freni in 1964 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freni 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Freni family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial