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Freiheit Family History

Freiheit Name Meaning

German:: originally Freihardt either a nickname or an occupational name from Middle High German vrīhart ‘tramp vagrant’. status name for a court usher from Middle High German vrīheit ‘liberty’. habitational name from any of various places in northern Germany named Freiheit (literally ‘freedom liberty’) originally a topographic name for an area which had been granted immunity as for example a cathedral castle or diocese.

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

Similar surnames: Fretheim, Freiberg, Weiher, Freier, Fecher, Preiser, Frechette

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Where is the Freiheit family from?

You can see how Freiheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freiheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freiheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Freiheit families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Freiheit's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Freiheit families in 1880.

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What did your Freiheit ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
43%
Laborer
12%
Machinist
12%
Fireman
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Farm Wife
28%
Stenographer
28%
Teacher
12%
Maid
12%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freiheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freiheit 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Freiheit. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Freiheit. For the veterans among your Freiheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freiheit lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Freiheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Freiheit in 1943 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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