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Frechill Family History

Frechill 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: Freehill, Brechbill, Rehill, Greenhill, Fretwell, Arechiga, Revill

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Where is the Frechill family from?

You can see how Frechill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frechill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Frechill families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Frechill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Frechill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frechill 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 31 census records available for the last name Frechill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frechill 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Frechill. 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 military records available for the last name Frechill. For the veterans among your Frechill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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