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Frettin Family History

Frettin 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: Trettin, Frattini, Frein, Frett, Rettig, Bettin, Fettig, Fredin

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Where is the Frettin family from?

You can see how Frettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frettin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frettin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Frettin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frettin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Frettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frettin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Frettin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Frettin. For the veterans among your Frettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frettin lifespan?

Average Frettin life expectancy in 1983 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frettin 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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