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Frenn Family History

Frenn 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: Frein, Fenn, Krenn, Brenn, Frenz, Freni, Renn, Wrenn, Frens, Feng

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Where is the Frenn family from?

You can see how Frenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Frenn families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Frenn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frenn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenn 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Frenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenn 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Frenn. 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 213 military records available for the last name Frenn. For the veterans among your Frenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Frenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Frenn in 1966 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frenn 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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