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Fresquez Family History

Fresquez Name Meaning

Hispanic (also Frésquez): possibly an altered form of Catalan Fresquet a nickname derived from fresc ‘fresh young cool’.

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


Similar surnames: Presler, Frisque, Bosquez, Vasquez, Basquez, Esquer, Creque, Frese

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Where is the Fresquez family from?

You can see how Fresquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresquez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fresquez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 45 Fresquez families living in New Mexico. This was about 94% of all the recorded Fresquez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Fresquez families in 1880.
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What did your Fresquez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fresquez. 37% of Fresquez men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fresquez women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fresquez were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • None
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fresquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresquez 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 Fresquez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 567 military records available for the last name Fresquez. For the veterans among your Fresquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresquez lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fresquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fresquez in 1946 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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