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Fratus Family History

Fratus Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Portuguese Freitas. The name has been common in New England since the early 19th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fratus family from?

You can see how Fratus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fratus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fratus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Fratus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fratus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fratus families in 1891.
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What did your Fratus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fratus. 35% of Fratus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fratus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fratus were Painter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Fisherman
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 218 immigration records available for the last name Fratus. 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 949 military records available for the last name Fratus. For the veterans among your Fratus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fratus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fratus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fratus in 1956 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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