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Frilot Family History

Frilot Name Meaning

French: probably a nickname from a derivative of friller ‘to shiver’ denoting a person sensitive to cold. This surname has died out in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grillot, Rio, Friant, Milot, Frigon, Frigo, Friedt, Friloux, Frison

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Where is the Frilot family from?

You can see how Frilot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frilot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Frilot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Frilot family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Frilot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Frilot families in 1840.
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What did your Frilot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Nursing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frilot. 34% of Frilot men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Frilot women worked as a Nursing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frilot were Upholsterer and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Upholsterer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nursing
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frilot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frilot 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Frilot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 237 military records available for the last name Frilot. For the veterans among your Frilot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frilot lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Frilot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Frilot in 1958 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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