Free Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Free Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Free family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 34
Female Servant 17
Farmer 13
Independent 9
Lace Maker 9
Male Servant 6
Needle Maker 5
Labourer 4
Beeson Maker 4
Baker 3
Shoe Maker 3
Publican 3
Blacksmith 3
Stone Cutter 2
Grocer 2
Shop Keeper 2
Straw Bonnet Maker 2
Ag Lab 2
Agricultural Lab 2
Book Folder 2
Carpenter 2
Lighterman 2
Pupil 2
Game Keeper 1
Ag Labourer 1

Free Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fear 25% 10,639
2 Free 100% 6,519
3 Fair 25% 5,866
4 Fore 50% 1,804
5 Fare 50% 1,553
6 Far 25% 490
7 Faro 25% 384
8 Feare 40% 357
9 Faire 40% 325
10 Fire 50% 223
11 Four 25% 161
12 For 25% 149
13 Feer 50% 124

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The surname Free is the 2nd most popular variant of Fear.

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