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Frottier Family History

Frottier 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: Rottier, Trottier, Trotter, Rotter, Fritter, Fortier, Rottner

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Where is the Frottier family from?

You can see how Frottier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frottier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frottier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Frottier family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Frottier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Frottier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frottier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Frottier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frottier. 84% of Frottier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    84%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%

What Frottier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Frottier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frottier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Frottier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Frottier. For the veterans among your Frottier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frottier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Frottier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Frottier in 1962 was 69, and 87 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frottier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frottier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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