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Fretes Family History

Fretes 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: Fletes, Frees, Freres, Frates, Fries, Freer, Frutos, Freier, Frater

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Where is the Fretes family from?

You can see how Fretes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fretes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fretes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fretes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fretes 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 344 census records available for the last name Fretes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretes 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fretes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fretes. For the veterans among your Fretes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretes lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Fretes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fretes in 1993 was 23, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretes 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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