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Frety Family History

Frety 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: Frett, Frey, Fretz, Brett, Rey, Remy, Freer, Flett, Fey, Freud

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Where is the Frety family from?

You can see how Frety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frety family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Frety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Frety families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Frety's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Frety families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frety ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frety. 100% of Frety women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Frety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frety 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Frety. 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 6 military records available for the last name Frety. For the veterans among your Frety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frety lifespan?

Average Frety life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frety 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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