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Freida Family History

Freida 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: Freda, Freid, Reida, Freitag, Breda, Freier, Reidt, Freud, Reina

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Where is the Freida family from?

You can see how Freida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Freida families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Freida's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freida. 60% of Freida men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Freida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freida 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Freida. 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 40 military records available for the last name Freida. For the veterans among your Freida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freida lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Freida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Freida in 1966 was 46, and 65 in 2002.

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