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Frenier Family History

Frenier Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived where there was an abundance of ash trees from a derivative of French frêne (Old French fresne) ‘ash tree’. This surname is very rare in France; in North America it seems to be an altered form of the equally rare variant Frenière (see Freniere).

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


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Where is the Frenier family from?

You can see how Frenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frenier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Frenier families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Frenier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frenier families in 1891.
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What did your Frenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frenier. 25% of Frenier men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Frenier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frenier were Proprietor and Ironer.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Ironer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenier 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Frenier. 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 318 military records available for the last name Frenier. For the veterans among your Frenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Frenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frenier in 1959 was 42, and 92 in 2004.

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