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Fregan Family History

Fregan Surname 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: Regan, Cregan, Organ, Dragan, Regal, Grogan, O'regan, Rega, Degan

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Where is the Fregan family from?

You can see how Fregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fregan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Fregan families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fregan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fregan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fregan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Fregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregan 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fregan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Fregan. For the veterans among your Fregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregan lifespan?

Average Fregan life expectancy in 1985 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fregan 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.

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