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Frewin Family History

Frewin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Frewin. This probably derives both from Old English Frēowine (frēo ‘free noble’ + wine ‘friend’) and from Old English Frēawine.

(frēa ‘ruler lord’ + wine ‘friend’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Frewin family from?

You can see how Frewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Frewin families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Frewin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frewin families in 1891.
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What did your Frewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frewin. 20% of Frewin men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Frewin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frewin were Hotel Porter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    13%
  • Painter decorator
    10%
  • Hotel Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Frewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frewin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frewin. 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 593 military records available for the last name Frewin. For the veterans among your Frewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frewin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Frewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Frewin in 1970 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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