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Fretthold Family History

Fretthold 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: Reinhold, Berthold, Leuthold, Reynold, Fleetwood, Rebholz, Fretwell

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Where is the Fretthold family from?

You can see how Fretthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretthold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fretthold family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fretthold's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fretthold families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Fretthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretthold 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fretthold. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fretthold. For the veterans among your Fretthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretthold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fretthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fretthold in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretthold 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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