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Fretin Family History

Fretin 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, Fredin, Fremin, Ireton, Bredin, Fralin, Rein, Brewin, Frett

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Where is the Fretin family from?

You can see how Fretin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fretin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Fretin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fretin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Fretin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fretin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fretin. For the veterans among your Fretin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fretin

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