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Frett Family History

Frett Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English frette Old French frete ‘interlaced work (in metal precious stones or flowers)’ as used for hair ornaments and the like, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such pieces.

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


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Where is the Frett family from?

You can see how Frett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Frett families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Frett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frett families in 1891.
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What did your Frett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frett. 90% of Frett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Frett. 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 264 military records available for the last name Frett. For the veterans among your Frett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Frett in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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