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Fretts Family History

Fretts 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, Fritts, Brett, Flett, Frutos, Freitas, Fett, Fruits, Pretty

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Where is the Fretts family from?

You can see how Fretts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fretts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fretts families living in Middlesex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fretts's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fretts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fretts 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 Fretts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fretts. 30% of Fretts men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fretts women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fretts were Office Clerk and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%

What Fretts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fretts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretts 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Fretts. 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 207 military records available for the last name Fretts. For the veterans among your Fretts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretts lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fretts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fretts in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretts 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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