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Frerich Name Meaning

North German: from a Low German form of Friedrich .

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


Similar surnames: Fredrich, Frerichs, Frericks, Gerich, Fenrich, Ferch, Reich, Fersch

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Where is the Frerich family from?

You can see how Frerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frerich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Frerich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Frerich families living in Essex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Frerich's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Frerich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frerich. 54% of Frerich men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Stockman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frerich 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Frerich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 345 military records available for the last name Frerich. For the veterans among your Frerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frerich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Frerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Frerich in 1965 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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