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Frever Family History

Frever 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: Freer, Freier, Grever, Frevert, Freyer, Dreyer, Lever, Revere, Rover

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Where is the Frever family from?

You can see how Frever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frever family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frever families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Frever families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Frever's in USA. New York had the highest population of Frever families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frever surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frever. 100% of Frever 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Frever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frever 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Frever. 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 38 military records available for the last name Frever. For the veterans among your Frever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frever lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Frever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frever in 1967 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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