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Fretenburg Family History

Fretenburg 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: Fredenburg, Vredenburg, Fredenberg, Greenburg, Freeburg, Furstenberg

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Where is the Fretenburg family from?

You can see how Fretenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fretenburg family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fretenburg's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fretenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fretenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretenburg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fretenburg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fretenburg. For the veterans among your Fretenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretenburg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Fretenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fretenburg in 1975 was 69, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretenburg 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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