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Frankpitt Family History

Frankpitt Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place called Frogpit apparently in Somerset. The place-name derives from Middle English frogge ‘frog’ + pit ‘pit hole pool’.

(Old English frogga + pytt).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Frankpitt family from?

You can see how Frankpitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frankpitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Frankpitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Frankpitt families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Frankpitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Frankpitt families in 1891.
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What did your Frankpitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frankpitt. 50% of Frankpitt men worked as a Master Butcher and 60% of Frankpitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frankpitt were Farmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Frankpitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frankpitt 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Frankpitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Frankpitt. For the veterans among your Frankpitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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