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Fretas Family History

Fretas 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: Freitas, Freas, Freitag, Frutos, Frias, Frett, Regas, Freda, Fratus

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Where is the Fretas family from?

You can see how Fretas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fretas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fretas families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fretas's in USA. California had the highest population of Fretas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Fretas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretas 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fretas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fretas. For the veterans among your Fretas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretas lifespan?

Average Fretas life expectancy in 1979 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretas 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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