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Frens Family History

Frens Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Frans or Frings.

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


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Where is the Frens family from?

You can see how Frens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Frens families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Frens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frens families in 1891.
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What did your Frens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frens. 100% of Frens 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 Frens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frens 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Frens. 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 180 military records available for the last name Frens. For the veterans among your Frens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frens in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frens 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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