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Fretchner Family History

Fretchner 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: Frehner, Rechner, Reichner, Fechner, Fletcher, Fritcher, Kretchmer

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Where is the Fretchner family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fretchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretchner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fretchner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fretchner. For the veterans among your Fretchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretchner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Fretchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fretchner in 1965 was 73, and 96 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretchner 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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