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Fratt Family History

Fratt 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: Bratt, Frett, Pratt, Flatt, Fratto, Kratt, Frate, Frank, Batt, Brett

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Where is the Fratt family from?

You can see how Fratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Fratt families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fratt's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Fratt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fratt 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 Fratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fratt. 37% of Fratt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fratt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fratt were Student and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Student
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Fratt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fratt 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Fratt. 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 360 military records available for the last name Fratt. For the veterans among your Fratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fratt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fratt in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fratt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fratt 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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