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Frettinger Family History

Frettinger 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: Rettinger, Fettinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Gretzinger

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Where is the Frettinger family from?

You can see how Frettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frettinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frettinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Frettinger families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Frettinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Frettinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Frettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frettinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Frettinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Frettinger. For the veterans among your Frettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frettinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Frettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frettinger in 1966 was 90, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frettinger 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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