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Fregosa Family History

Fregosa Name 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: Fregoso, Fragola, Fragoso, Fregia, Reposa, Gregory, Rosa, Frangos

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Where is the Fregosa family from?

You can see how Fregosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fregosa family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fregosa's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Fregosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fregosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fregosa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fregosa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Fregosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregosa 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Fregosa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Fregosa. For the veterans among your Fregosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregosa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Fregosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fregosa in 1977 was 86, and 85 in 1987.

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