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Fritzche Family History

Fritzche 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: Fritsche, Fritzsche, Fritchie, Fritchey, Fritcher, Fritsch, Fritch

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Where is the Fritzche family from?

You can see how Fritzche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritzche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fritzche families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fritzche's in USA. California had the highest population of Fritzche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritzche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Fritzche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritzche 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Fritzche. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fritzche. For the veterans among your Fritzche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritzche lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Fritzche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fritzche in 1971 was 80, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fritzche 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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