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Frechtel Family History

Frechtel 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: Brechtel, Prechtel, Fechter, Fruchter, Fichtel, Drechsel, Prechel

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Where is the Frechtel family from?

You can see how Frechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frechtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Frechtel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Frechtel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Frechtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frechtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Frechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frechtel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Frechtel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Frechtel. For the veterans among your Frechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frechtel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Frechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Frechtel in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frechtel 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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