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Origins of the Freedman surname

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About the Freedmans

We have a total number of 16542 records for people with the last name Freedman.

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Where do most Freedmans live?

In 1921, most Freedmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Freedmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,200 records for the Freedman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Freedmans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Freedman first names?

  • Harry
  • Samuel
  • Sarah
  • Rose

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Common jobs for Freedmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Freedmans in 1921
Tailoress

107

At Home

14

Cap Maker

14

Dressmaker

13

Cigarette Maker

11

Common Male occupations for Freedmans in 1921
Tailor

204

Cabinet Maker

58

Salespersons

34

Clerk

26

Tailor Maker

24

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