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Freites Family History

Freites 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: Freitas, Fleites, Freitag, Fries, Kreiter, Freier, Fuentes, Reiter

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Where is the Freites family from?

You can see how Freites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freites family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Freites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Freites family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Freites's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Freites families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freites. 47% of Freites men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Freites women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freites were Knitter and 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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Knitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freites 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Freites. 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 34 military records available for the last name Freites. For the veterans among your Freites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freites lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Freites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Freites in 1979 was 29, and 74 in 1999.

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