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Fretham Family History

Fretham 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: Feltham, Beetham, Gresham, Trentham, Fretheim, Whetham, Freitag

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Where is the Fretham family from?

You can see how Fretham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fretham families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Fretham family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fretham families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Fretham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fretham. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fretham. For the veterans among your Fretham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretham lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Fretham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fretham in 1975 was 22, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretham 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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