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Frichette Family History

Frichette 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: Frechette, Pichette, Prichett, Rochette, Pritchett, Fredette

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Where is the Frichette family from?

You can see how Frichette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frichette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frichette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Frichette families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Frichette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frichette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frichette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frichette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frichette. 53% of Frichette men worked as a 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
    53%
  • Commis
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    12%
  • Forgeron
    6%

What Frichette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frichette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frichette 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Frichette. 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 315 military records available for the last name Frichette. For the veterans among your Frichette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frichette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frichette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Frichette in 1962 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frichette 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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