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Fretwill Family History

Fretwill 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: Fretwell, Freehill, Creswell, Revill, Crotwell, Farewell, Grewell

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Where is the Fretwill family from?

You can see how Fretwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretwill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fretwill families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretwill's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Fretwill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fretwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretwill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fretwill. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fretwill. For the veterans among your Fretwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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