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Freyen Family History

Freyen 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: Feyen, Freyer, Freye, Green, Dreyer, Freer, Freier, Free, Treen

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Where is the Freyen family from?

You can see how Freyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Freyen families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Freyen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Freyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freyen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Freyen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Freyen. For the veterans among your Freyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freyen lifespan?

Average Freyen life expectancy in 1999 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freyen 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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