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Frivett Family History

Frivett 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: Privett, Trivett, Rivett, Frett, Gravett, Kivett, Rivet, Frevert

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Where is the Frivett family from?

You can see how Frivett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frivett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Frivett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Frivett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frivett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frivett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frivett 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 Frivett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frivett. 100% of Frivett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Frivett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frivett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Frivett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Frivett. For the veterans among your Frivett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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