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Freite Family History

Freite 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: Freire, Freije, Freise, Freitag, Leite, Kreiter, Feige, Fruit, Fuente

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Where is the Freite family from?

You can see how Freite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Freite families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Freite's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Freite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freite ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Freite ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Freite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freite 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Freite. 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 13 military records available for the last name Freite. For the veterans among your Freite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freite lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Freite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Freite in 1969 was 43, and 74 in 1983.

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