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Freind Family History

Freind 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: Frein, Freund, Feind, Freid, Friend, Rind, Fried, Freier, Freud

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Where is the Freind family from?

You can see how Freind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freind family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Freind families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Freind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freind families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Freind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freind. 21% of Freind men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Freind women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freind were Machinist and House. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Freind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freind 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Freind. 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 187 military records available for the last name Freind. For the veterans among your Freind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freind lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Freind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Freind in 1959 was 48, and 86 in 2002.

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