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Fretell Family History

Fretell 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, Fredell, Farewell, Fridell, Grewell, Revell, Cretella

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Where is the Fretell family from?

You can see how Fretell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fretell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretell's in USA. California had the highest population of Fretell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fretell 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 20 census records available for the last name Fretell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fretell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fretell. For the veterans among your Fretell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Fretell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fretell in 1987 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretell 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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