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Frethey Family History

Frethey 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: Fretheim, Frutchey, Freshley, Grether, Fritchey, Fruchey, Freeney

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Where is the Frethey family from?

You can see how Frethey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frethey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frethey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Frethey families living in Cornwall. This was about 32% of all the recorded Frethey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Frethey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frethey 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 Frethey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journeyman Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frethey. 100% of Frethey men worked as a Journeyman Plumber and 50% of Frethey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Journeyman Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Frethey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frethey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frethey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Frethey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Frethey. For the veterans among your Frethey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frethey lifespan?

Average Frethey life expectancy in 1978 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frethey 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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