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Fretheim Family History

Fretheim Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads so named in Sogn probably from a river name + heim ‘homestead farmstead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fretheim family from?

You can see how Fretheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fretheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Fretheim families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Fretheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fretheim families in 1891.
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What did your Fretheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fretheim. 46% of Fretheim men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fretheim women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fretheim were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fretheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Fretheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretheim 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Fretheim. 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 137 military records available for the last name Fretheim. For the veterans among your Fretheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fretheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fretheim in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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