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Freas Name Meaning

Altered form of German Fries Friess or Friese .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Frease, Frees, Treas, Preas, Fread, Fraas, Reas, Freis, Frels, Beas

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Where is the Freas family from?

You can see how Freas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Freas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Freas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Freas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freas. 15% of Freas men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Freas women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freas were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Freas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freas 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Freas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Freas. For the veterans among your Freas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Freas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freas in 1960 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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