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Fretz Family History

Fretz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fritz.

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


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Where is the Fretz family from?

You can see how Fretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fretz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fretz families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Fretz families in 1891.
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What did your Fretz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fretz. 100% of Fretz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fretz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fretz. For the veterans among your Fretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Fretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fretz in 1940 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretz 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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