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Frein Family History

Frein Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Severin. This was the name of two saints in particular: the first was an early bishop of Cologne (died c. 400); the second was a missionary in the Roman province of Noricum (Austria) who died in 48

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


Similar surnames: Krein, Rein, Uren, Wein, Dein, Firmin, Grein, Reis, Thein, Fehn

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Where is the Frein family from?

You can see how Frein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Frein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Frein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Frein families in 1840.
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What did your Frein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frein. 32% of Frein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Frein women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frein 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Frein. 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 336 military records available for the last name Frein. For the veterans among your Frein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Frein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frein in 1965 was 60, and 101 in 2004.

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