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Fret Family History

Fret Surname Meaning

see Frett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fret family from?

You can see how Fret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fret family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fret family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fret's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Fret families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fret 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 Fret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fret. 34% of Fret men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fret women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fret 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Fret. 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 568 military records available for the last name Fret. For the veterans among your Fret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fret lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fret in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fret 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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