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Fregans Family History

Fregans 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: Regan, Regas, Cregan, Fegan, Frans, Feagans, Freas, Ragans, Frens

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Where is the Fregans family from?

You can see how Fregans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fregans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fregans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fregans families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fregans's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fregans families in 1880.
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What did your Fregans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Fregans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fregans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fregans. 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 33 military records available for the last name Fregans. For the veterans among your Fregans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fregans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fregans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fregans in 1968 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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