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Freehauf Family History

Freehauf 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: Fruehauf, Freeman, Freshour, Freeland, Reukauf, Feehan, Freehill

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Where is the Freehauf family from?

You can see how Freehauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freehauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freehauf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Freehauf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Freehauf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Freehauf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freehauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freehauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freehauf. 23% of Freehauf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Freehauf women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Freehauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freehauf 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Freehauf. 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 121 military records available for the last name Freehauf. For the veterans among your Freehauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freehauf lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Freehauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Freehauf in 1956 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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