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Frevin Family History

Frevin 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: Frein, Fredin, Fremin, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Bredin, Fralin, Rein

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Where is the Frevin family from?

You can see how Frevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frevin family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Frevin families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Frevin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Frevin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Frevin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Frevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frevin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Frevin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Frevin. For the veterans among your Frevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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