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Fryett Family History

Fryett Surname Meaning

see Fryatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fryett family from?

You can see how Fryett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fryett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fryett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Fryett families living in Suffolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Fryett's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Fryett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fryett 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 Fryett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fryett. 28% of Fryett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 69% of Fryett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fryett were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    28%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fryett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fryett 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Fryett. 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 270 military records available for the last name Fryett. For the veterans among your Fryett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fryett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fryett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fryett in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fryett 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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