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Frenet Family History

Frenet 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: Freet, Trent, Brent, Fleet, Freer, Freier, Brunet, Free, Feeney

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Where is the Frenet family from?

You can see how Frenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frenet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Frenet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Frenet families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Frenet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Frenet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frenet 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 Frenet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Frenet. 100% of Frenet men worked as a Fils 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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Frenet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Frenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frenet 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Frenet. 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 51 military records available for the last name Frenet. For the veterans among your Frenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frenet lifespan?

Average Frenet life expectancy in 1988 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frenet 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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