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Frether Family History

Frether 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: Grether, Feather, Freer, Brother, Fetzer, Flesher, Freier, Frater

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Where is the Frether family from?

You can see how Frether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frether family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frether family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Frether's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Frether families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frether 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 49 census records available for the last name Frether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frether 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Frether. 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 Frether. For the veterans among your Frether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frether lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frether 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frether

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