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Fredette Family History

Fredette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Fradette. Possibly also an altered form of French Fredet: from the personal name Fredet a pet form of Frédéric (see Friedrich)

or of any other personal name composed of the ancient Germanic element frid fred ‘peace’.

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


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Where is the Fredette family from?

You can see how Fredette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 396 Fredette families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fredette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fredette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredette 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 Fredette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredette. 13% of Fredette men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Fredette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredette were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fredette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fredette. For the veterans among your Fredette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredette lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fredette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fredette in 1951 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredette 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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