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Freno Family History

Freno 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: Frano, Frenz, Freni, Ureno, Fredo, Reno, Frens, Feng, Frank, Zeno

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Where is the Freno family from?

You can see how Freno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freno family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Freno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Freno family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Freno's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freno 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 Freno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freno. 47% of Freno men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Freno women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freno were Trucker and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Trucker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Freno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freno 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Freno. 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 348 military records available for the last name Freno. For the veterans among your Freno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freno lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Freno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Freno in 1956 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freno 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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