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Fremter Family History

Fremter 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: Reuter, Kreiter, Freer, Remer, Freier, Frater, Reiter, Felter

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Where is the Fremter family from?

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

What did your Fremter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fremter. 100% of Fremter women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fremter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fremter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fremter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fremter. For the veterans among your Fremter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fremter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Fremter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fremter in 1971 was 82, and 22 in 1997.

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