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Fretschl Family History

Fretschl 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: Fetsch, Reischl, Fresch, Fritsch, Kretsch, Fritsche, Rensch, Frisch

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Where is the Fretschl family from?

You can see how Fretschl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretschl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fretschl family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fretschl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fretschl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fretschl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fretschl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fretschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretschl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fretschl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fretschl. For the veterans among your Fretschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretschl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Fretschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fretschl in 1982 was 55, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretschl 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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