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Frelter Family History

Frelter 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: Felter, Felber, Reuter, Kreiter, Freer, Feller, Freier, Frater

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Where is the Frelter family from?

You can see how Frelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frelter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frelter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Frelter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Frelter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Frelter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Frelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frelter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Frelter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Frelter. For the veterans among your Frelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frelter lifespan?

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