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Fradet Family History

Fradet 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: Fraser, Rader, Frager, Radek, Frater, Frame, Gradert, Fader, Cadet

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Where is the Fradet family from?

You can see how Fradet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fradet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fradet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 139 Fradet families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Fradet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fradet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fradet 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 Fradet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fradet. 72% of Fradet men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    72%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    15%
  • Forgeron
    15%

What Fradet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fradet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fradet 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Fradet. 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 150 military records available for the last name Fradet. For the veterans among your Fradet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fradet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fradet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fradet in 1966 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fradet 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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