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Frechem Family History

Frechem 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: Brecher, Fecher, Fretheim, Recher, Frech, Prechel, Fruchey, Rechel

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Frechem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frechem 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Frechem. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Frechem. For the veterans among your Frechem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frechem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Frechem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frechem in 1955 was 53, and 82 in 2000.

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