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Frethy Family History

Frethy 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: Frett, Pretty, Frey, Freeby, Ereth, Fresh, Greth, Frech, Fruth, Faeth

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Where is the Frethy family from?

You can see how Frethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frethy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frethy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Frethy families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Frethy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frethy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frethy 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 310 census records available for the last name Frethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frethy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Frethy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Frethy. For the veterans among your Frethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frethy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Frethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frethy in 1955 was 56, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frethy 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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