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Freland Family History

Freland 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: Ireland, Breland, Freeland, Feland, Ryland, Wieland, Eland, Friedland

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Where is the Freland family from?

You can see how Freland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Freland families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Freland's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Freland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freland 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 Freland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freland. 32% of Freland men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Freland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freland were Finisher and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Finisher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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What Freland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freland 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Freland. 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 203 military records available for the last name Freland. For the veterans among your Freland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Freland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freland in 1969 was 63, and 42 in 2003.

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