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Freytag Family History

Freytag Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Freitag.

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


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Where is the Freytag family from?

You can see how Freytag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freytag family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Freytag families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Freytag families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Freytag's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Freytag families in 1891.
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What did your Freytag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Freytag. 50% of Freytag women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freytag. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Freytag. For the veterans among your Freytag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freytag lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Freytag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Freytag in 1949 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freytag 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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