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Fridgett Family History

Fridgett 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: Bridgett, Fridge, Midgett, Bridge, Privett, Ridge, Liggett, Fringer

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Where is the Fridgett family from?

You can see how Fridgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridgett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fridgett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fridgett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fridgett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fridgett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Fridgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridgett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fridgett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fridgett. For the veterans among your Fridgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fridgett

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