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Fredette Name Meaning

American French: variant of Fradette . Possibly also an altered form of French Fredet: from the personal name Fredet a pet form of Frédéric (see Friedrich ) or of any other personal name composed of the ancient Germanic element frid fred ‘peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Frenette, Arquette, Frechette, Racette, Frederic, Guenette, Forgette

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Where is the Fredette family from?

You can see how Fredette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 396 Fredette families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fredette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fredette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Fileuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fredette. 35% of Fredette men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Fredette women worked as a Fileuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredette were Farmer and Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Cult
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fileuse
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Organiste
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Fredette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredette. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fredette. For the veterans among your Fredette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredette lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fredette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fredette in 1951 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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