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Freilinger Family History

Freilinger 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: Freisinger, Reisinger, Reidinger, Frisinger, Reininger, Remlinger

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Where is the Freilinger family from?

You can see how Freilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freilinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Freilinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Freilinger families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Freilinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Freilinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freilinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freilinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freilinger. 67% of Freilinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Freilinger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Freilinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Freilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freilinger 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Freilinger. 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 336 military records available for the last name Freilinger. For the veterans among your Freilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freilinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Freilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Freilinger in 1963 was 81, and 59 in 2004.

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