Freni Family History

Freni Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Freno.

A nickname from Calabrian freno ‘hay’.

(Italian fieno from Latin fenum).

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

Similar surnames: Renzi, Frenz, Wren, Kren, Ferenc, Frano, Franz, Forni, Fredo, Friend

3,000 record(s) for Freni

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
202	Military Records
508	Immigration Records
573	Census and Voter Lists
722	Member Trees

Where is the Freni family from?

You can see how Freni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Freni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Freni families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Freni's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Freni families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freni. 27% of Freni men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Freni women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freni were Foreman and Operator.

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

27%

Salesman

22%

Farmer

18%

Foreman

9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

63%

Operator

38%

What Freni family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 573 census records available for the last name Freni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freni census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 508 immigration records available for the last name Freni. 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.

Military Records

There are 202 military records available for the last name Freni. For the veterans among your Freni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Freni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Freni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Freni in 1964 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freni ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.