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Fretty Family History

Fretty 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, Pretty, Fetty, Brett, Shetty, Flett, Fett, Setty, Fratto

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Where is the Fretty family from?

You can see how Fretty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fretty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fretty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fretty family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fretty's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Fretty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fretty 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 Fretty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fretty. 28% of Fretty men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Fretty women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fretty were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Fretty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Fretty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fretty 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fretty. 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 154 military records available for the last name Fretty. For the veterans among your Fretty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fretty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fretty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fretty in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fretty 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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