Origins of the Frettingham surname
About the Frettinghams
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Interesting facts about Frettingham
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Frettingham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
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Arthur
Charles
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Frettinghams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Frettinghams in 1921
Lace Mender
9
Milliner
5
Factory Hand
3
Cotton Winder
2
Embroidery Finisher
2
Common male occupations for Frettinghams in 1921
Lace Maker
11
Nurseryman
8
Machine Fitter
5
Leather Finisher
3
Leather Warehouseman
3
