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Freeden Family History

Freeden Name 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: Breeden, Frieden, Creeden, Creedon, Breden, Freeman, Brenden, Freese

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Where is the Freeden family from?

You can see how Freeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freeden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freeden families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Freeden families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Freeden's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Freeden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freeden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freeden. 56% of Freeden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Freeden women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Freeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Freeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freeden 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Freeden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Freeden. For the veterans among your Freeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freeden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Freeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Freeden in 1965 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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