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Freymuth Family History

Freymuth 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: Freimuth, Freyermuth, Niemuth, Wermuth, Demuth, Freyman, Helmuth

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Where is the Freymuth family from?

You can see how Freymuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freymuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Freymuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Freymuth families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Freymuth's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Freymuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freymuth 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 Freymuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freymuth. 45% of Freymuth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Freymuth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freymuth were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freymuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freymuth 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Freymuth. 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 332 military records available for the last name Freymuth. For the veterans among your Freymuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freymuth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Freymuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Freymuth in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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