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Frevitt Family History

Frevitt Surname 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: Frett, Frevert, Nevitt, Levitt, Previte, Devitt, Previti, Trevett

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Where is the Frevitt family from?

You can see how Frevitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frevitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Frevitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Frevitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frevitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Frevitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Frevitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frevitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Frevitt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Frevitt. For the veterans among your Frevitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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