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Frettsome Family History

Frettsome 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: Newsome, Ledsome, Frome, Frett, Freese, Fratto, Freestone, Fretheim

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Where is the Frettsome family from?

You can see how Frettsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frettsome family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Frettsome families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frettsome's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Frettsome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frettsome 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 Frettsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frettsome. 100% of Frettsome men worked as a Butchers Manager and 82% of Frettsome 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butchers Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Hosiery Cutter
    19%

What Frettsome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Frettsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frettsome 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 immigration records available for the last name Frettsome. 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 4 military records available for the last name Frettsome. For the veterans among your Frettsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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